: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe
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don't forget to turn off the faucet
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Amazon has a matte black faucet with two spray settings.
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Dripping faucets, standing water, leaky pipes, and spills also draw them in.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The original plasterwork and wooden ceiling beams were kept intact, with new materials such as oak flooring, stone sinks, and copper faucets added to accentuate the home’s history.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Cabinet hardware, lighting, and faucets stand out much more prominently against such a visually quiet backdrop.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Dripping faucets, standing water, leaky pipes, and spills also draw them in.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The original plasterwork and wooden ceiling beams were kept intact, with new materials such as oak flooring, stone sinks, and copper faucets added to accentuate the home’s history.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Cabinet hardware, lighting, and faucets stand out much more prominently against such a visually quiet backdrop.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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 20 Sep. 2025.
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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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