: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe
Examples of faucet in a Sentence
don't forget to turn off the faucet
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The bathroom division with Laufen started in 2014 and includes ceramics, faucets and accessories.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
This can include letting the faucet run until the water is cold before drinking, or running water continuously while washing fresh produce.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
These small screens are generally located at the tip of your faucet, help regulate water flow, and catch mineral deposits.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
This can include letting the faucet run until the water is cold before drinking, or running water continuously while washing fresh produce.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
These small screens are generally located at the tip of your faucet, help regulate water flow, and catch mineral deposits.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for faucet
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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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faucet
noun
fau·cet
ˈfȯ-sət 
ˈfäs-ət
: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)
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