spigot

/ˈspɪɡət/

nounspi · got

Think: “SPI” (spy) + “GOT” — the spy GOT to the spigot to turn on the water.

Yes, it's spigot. Watch the middle: it’s **spi-got** with a **g** (not *spicket*), and it ends with **-ot**.

Definition

  1. nounA small valve or tap used to control the flow of liquid from a pipe, barrel, or container.

Examples

  • Turn the spigot slowly so the water doesn’t splash out of the bucket.
  • The gardener attached a hose to the spigot behind the shed.
  • A leaky spigot can waste a surprising amount of water over a week.

Synonyms

faucettapvalvestopcockbibcock

Translations

ES grifoPT torneiraFR robinet

Common misspellings

spiggitspigottspigatspicketspiggetspiggot

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