on tap
phrase
1
: ready to be drawn from a large container (such as a cask or keg)
ale on tap
2
: broached or furnished with a tap
3
: on hand : available
… services instantly on tap …—
Hugh Dwan
Hugh Dwan4
: coming up
… other matches on tap …—H. W. Wind
H. W. WindExamples of on tap in a Sentence
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Bentonville is also home to Bike Rack Brewing, whose taproom offers about 15 beers on tap and several more in cans.
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Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The square will remain open for the remainder of the World Cup, with big matches on tap.
—
Cal Phillips
june 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The square will remain open for the remainder of the World Cup, with big matches on tap.
—
Cal Phillips
june 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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“On tap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20tap. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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