Meaning & Definition of Faucet in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid from a pipe.

  Example Sentence: She turned the faucet on to fill the sink with water.

• Definition: A spout at the end of a pipe used for drawing water.

  Example Sentence: The faucet in the kitchen is leaking.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'fausset', diminutive of 'faus', meaning 'spout, tap'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• turn on the faucet: To start the flow of water from a faucet.
• turn off the faucet: To stop the flow of water from a faucet.
• faucet wrench: A tool used to tighten or loosen faucet fittings.

Translations

• Spanish: grifo

• French: robinet

• German: Wasserhahn

• Russian: кран

Related Words

• tap: A device for controlling the flow of liquid.

• spigot: A faucet that controls the flow of liquid from a barrel or container.

• sink: A basin used for washing.

Slang Meanings of faucet

• Meaning: To let it flow freely, like water from a faucet.

  Example Sentence: When he got the promotion, he felt like the money faucet was turned on.