faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfä-

: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe

Synonyms of faucet

• valve

Examples of faucet in a Sentence

don't forget to turn off the faucet

Recent Examples on the Web

Pull-down kitchen faucets, with a much lower $147 average selling price, have seen sales decline about 3%. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

To do this, put the container under a faucet with a gentle stream of water. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Swap the Hardware One of the most effective transformations comes from upgrading the bathroom’s hardware—whether cabinet pulls or the entire faucet. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Sep. 2026

About 70% of that is consumed indoors, covering everything from faucets and showers to toilets and appliances, according to the EPA. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for faucet

• posset

Kids Definition

faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfäs-ət

: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)