Faucet: meaning, definitions and examples

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faucet

[ ˈfɔːsɪt ]

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bathroom

A device that controls the flow of water from a pipe. It is commonly used in bathrooms and kitchens for washing hands, dishes, etc.

Synonyms

spigot, tap

Examples of usage

Please turn off the faucet when you're done washing your hands.
The faucet in the kitchen is leaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "faucet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torneira

🇮🇳 नल

🇩🇪 Wasserhahn

🇮🇩 keran

🇺🇦 кран

🇵🇱 kran

🇯🇵 蛇口 (じゃぐち)

🇫🇷 robinet

🇪🇸 grifo

🇹🇷 musluk

🇰🇷 수도꼭지 (sudokokji)

🇸🇦 صنبور (ṣanbūr)

🇨🇿 kohoutek

🇸🇰 kohútik

🇨🇳 水龙头 (shuǐ lóng tóu)

🇸🇮 pipa

🇮🇸 krani

🇰🇿 шүмек

🇬🇪 წყლის ონკანი (tsk'lis onkani)

🇦🇿 kran

🇲🇽 grifo

Word origin

The word 'faucet' originated from the Old French word 'fausset', which means 'bung' or 'stopper'. It was used in the context of controlling the flow of liquids. The term evolved over time to refer specifically to the device used to control water flow in pipes. The modern usage of 'faucet' can be traced back to the 16th century.