faucet

noun

ˈfȯ-sət How to pronounce faucet (audio)
Definition of faucetnext
as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucet Remove the faucet and see if the valve is clogged with mineral deposits or needs to be replaced. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 The length of the horizontal part of the faucet arm is also critical. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026 Imagine turning on your kitchen faucet and nothing comes out. — Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Most automatic portable washers rely on a quick-connect adapter that attaches to a standard sink faucet. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • During that incident, hackers gained access to a digital system which remotely controls one of the dam’s valves and opened it to increase the water flow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Robots had 30 minutes to identify hazardous substances, locate and shut off three open valves of different types, spot a fire, and then find a fire extinguisher to put it out.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of valve

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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