Faucet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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SKIP TO CONTENT faucet /ˈfɑsɪt/ /ˈfɔsɛt/ IPA guide

Other forms: faucets

Water comes out of your faucet and into your sink or bathtub. A faucet is a device that allows you to turn the flow of water on and off.

The faucet is not just the metal part that the water comes through, it is the whole mechanism for controlling the flow of water. If you cry easily, someone might say you are a regular faucet. This is because water comes out of your eyes more often than it does for most people. If you ask your parents a little too often for cash, they might joke that they're going to turn off the money faucet.

Definitions of faucet

noun a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir synonyms: spigot see moresee less types: mixing faucet single faucet for separate hot and cold water pipes cock, stopcock, turncock faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid hydrant, tap, water faucet, water tap a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask type of: regulator any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

Pronunciation US /ˈfɑsɪt/ UK /ˈfɔsɛt/ Cite this entry Style: MLA

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