Definition

Noun: A device that is permanently attached to a building's plumbing system and is used for the supply of water, the removal of waste, or both. It is a fixed apparatus that connects to pipes to deliver a specific function related to water or sanitation.

Usage

A "plumbing fixture" is a specific, installed piece of equipment in a plumbing system. It is a fixed part of a building's infrastructure.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The bathroom renovation included replacing all the old plumbing fixtures.
  • A sink, a toilet, and a bathtub are all common plumbing fixtures.
  • The plumber checked the plumbing fixture for leaks.

Advanced Usage

• "to install a plumbing fixture": to put a new water-using appliance in place and connect it to the pipes.
  • We need to hire a professional to install the new plumbing fixture.
• "code-compliant plumbing fixture": a fixture that meets official building and safety regulations.
  • All new construction must use code-compliant plumbing fixtures for water efficiency.

Variants and Related Words

• Fixture (n): A more general term for any item permanently fixed in a building. A "plumbing fixture" is a specific type of fixture.
  • Light fixtures and plumbing fixtures were both updated in the remodel.
• Fitting (n): Often used interchangeably with "fixture," though "fittings" can sometimes refer to the connecting pieces (like valves and joints) rather than the end-use appliance itself.
  • The store sells both plumbing fixtures and pipe fittings.

Synonyms

• Sanitary fixture: A synonym often used, particularly for fixtures like toilets and urinals.
• Water fixture: A less common but understandable term focusing on the water supply function.

Related Phrases

• Plumbing system (n): The entire network of pipes, drains, fixtures, and valves in a building.
  • A leak in one plumbing fixture can affect the whole plumbing system.
• Bathroom fixture (n): A specific category of plumbing fixtures located in a bathroom (e.g., sink, toilet, shower).
  • We chose modern bathroom fixtures for the master suite.

Noun

1. a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building