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faucet

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Noun — (chiefly US) A fitting that controls the flow of water from a pipe; called a "tap" in British English.

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kitchen faucet turn on the faucet a leaky faucet

Etymology

From Old French fausset, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Latin faux ("throat") or Old Norse fors ("waterfall").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “faucet” mean?

The word “faucet” means (chiefly US) A fitting that controls the flow of water from a pipe; called a "tap" in British English. In plain terms, the device you turn to start or stop water flowing from a sink or pipe.

How do you pronounce “faucet”?

“Faucet” is pronounced FAW-siht (/ˈfɔsɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “faucet” in a sentence?

Here is “faucet” used in a sentence: “She turned off the faucet after washing her hands.”

What part of speech is “faucet”?

“Faucet” is a noun.

Where does the word “faucet” come from?

The word “faucet” comes from Latin. From Old French fausset, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Latin faux ("throat") or Old Norse fors ("waterfall").

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