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 sentences

“The faucet in the bathroom drips all night.”
“She filled the kettle at the kitchen faucet.”

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

Synonyms for faucet

tap
spigot

Related words

hallwayA passage inside a building that leads from one room to another.kettleA container, usually made of metal and fitted with a lid, used for boiling water or cooking.porchA roofed structure at the entrance of a building, either built out from the wall or set into it as a small entry area.wardrobeA tall cupboard or cabinet where you hang and store clothes.roofThe covering that forms the top of a building and protects it from the weather.shelfA flat board attached to a wall or built into furniture, used for holding or displaying things.