faucet
2 synonyms for faucet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (chiefly US) A fitting that controls the flow of water from a pipe; called a "tap" in British English.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use faucet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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").
Full origin of faucet →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").
