noun
faucet
FAW-siht
Faucet (noun) means (chiefly US) A fitting that controls the flow of water from a pipe; called a "tap" in British English. Example: “She turned off the faucet after washing her hands.”
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(chiefly US) A fitting that controls the flow of water from a pipe; called a "tap" in British English.
"She turned off the faucet after washing her hands."
How to use faucet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe device you turn to start or stop water flowing from a sink or pipe.
UK vs US
"Faucet" is the standard American term; British English almost always uses "tap" instead.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
kitchen faucet
turn on the faucet
a leaky faucet
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Word forms
- Plural
- faucets
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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").
