: 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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Germs are often found on surfaces touched regularly, including door knobs, sink faucets, and plastic toys.
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Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Residents are advised to take several steps, including removing aerators and screens from faucets, setting water-softening devices to bypass mode, and flushing both outside and indoor plumbing.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Heat Pump Basics Heat pumps serve two important functions today: providing hot water to your showers, faucets and appliances, and bringing hot and cool air to your rooms.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Here are tips from the utility: Remove aerators and screens from all faucets.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Residents are advised to take several steps, including removing aerators and screens from faucets, setting water-softening devices to bypass mode, and flushing both outside and indoor plumbing.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Heat Pump Basics Heat pumps serve two important functions today: providing hot water to your showers, faucets and appliances, and bringing hot and cool air to your rooms.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Here are tips from the utility: Remove aerators and screens from all faucets.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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