faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət How to pronounce faucet (audio)
ˈfä-
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: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe

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don't forget to turn off the faucet
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Other simple upgrades, like installing low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, can reduce water consumption, while insulating exposed hot water pipes helps keep water warmer for longer and improves efficiency. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Even better, the rotating spout drains excess water straight back into the sink, so your cleaning tools dry faster, and your countertops stay free of those grimy little puddles that always seem to collect around the faucet. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 Take a monthly walk around the house with TVs and music to actively listen for a toilet running or faucet dripping. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 Mike Sale is a home water systems expert and water sommelier with Delta Faucet, a manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, faucets, and shower systems. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for faucet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, bung, faucet, from Middle French fausset bung, perhaps from fausser to damage, from Late Latin falsare to falsify, from Latin falsus false

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of faucet was in the 15th century

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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faucet

noun
fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət How to pronounce faucet (audio)
ˈfäs-ət
: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)

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