tap water
Definition
- Noun:
- Water supplied through pipes and drawn directly from a faucet or spigot: "Tap water" refers to the water that is provided by a public or private water system and is available from a tap in a building.
Usage
- "Tap water" is a non-count noun. It is used to refer to the general supply of water from a faucet.
- It is commonly contrasted with bottled water, filtered water, or well water.
- Example:
Examples
- Noun:
- I prefer to drink tap water because it's more environmentally friendly than bottled water.
- The recipe calls for two cups of cold tap water.
- In many cities, the tap water is treated with fluoride for dental health.
Advanced Usage
- "Municipal tap water": Specifies water provided by a city or town's public water system.
- The quality of municipal tap water is regularly tested.
Variants and Related Words
- Tap (n): The device (faucet) from which the water flows.
- Drinking water (n): Water that is safe for human consumption, which may include tap water.
- Potable water (n): A formal term for water that is safe to drink.
Synonyms
- Faucet water
- City water (when referring to a public supply)
- Public water supply
Related Phrases
- "On tap": An idiom meaning readily available. While related to the concept of a tap, it is used more broadly.
- We have several new projects on tap for next quarter.
Noun
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water directly from the spigot
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