faucet

/ˈfɔːsɪt/noun

A fitting with a valve, such as a kitchen or bathroom tap, used to start and stop the flow of water or another liquid.

Example sentence

“The faucet in the bathroom drips all night.”

American English; British speakers say 'tap'. Common phrases: turn on the faucet, a leaky faucet, a dripping faucet.

Related words

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