tap water

noun

: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)

Examples of tap water in a Sentence

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In many places in Texas, plain tap water is delicious, whether derived from surface, underground or cistern sources. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Additionally, opting for tap water over bottled water whenever possible can significantly decrease your plastic consumption. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2024 To make cooking the pasta even faster, fill up your stockpot with hot tap water to speed up the boiling process. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 The city later said tap water was safe to drink or store for later use. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tap water 

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tap water was in 1881

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“Tap water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20water. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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tap water

noun
: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)
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