Meaning & use
mix tap
Last updated
UK/ˈmɪks tæp/
US/ˈmɪks tæp/
Meaning
nouncountable
a single tap that controls both hot and cold water, mixing them to the desired temperature.
Grammar: Countable; can be used with 'a' or in the plural: a mix tap, two mix taps.
Patterns
- a mix tap
- install a mix tap
- replace a mix tap
The plumber installed a new mix tap in the kitchen.
In the UK, most modern sinks have a mix tap.
You need a mix tap to get warm water from a single spout.
Word forms
| plural | mix taps |
|---|
Common combinations
- install a mix tap
- We decided to install a mix tap to make washing dishes easier.
- a kitchen mix tap
- The kitchen mix tap was leaking, so we called a plumber.
- replace a mix tap
- It's time to replace the old mix tap with a new one.
Synonyms and how they differ
- mixing faucet
- This is the American English term for the same thing; 'mix tap' is more common in British English.
- mixer tap
- This is a variant spelling and is also used in British English, but 'mix tap' is less formal.
Word family
- tap noun
- A device that controls the flow of water; a mix tap is a type of tap.
Commonly confused: mix tap or faucet?
mix tap vs faucet
Faucet is the American word for tap. A mix tap is a specific kind of faucet that mixes hot and cold water.
Practice
What is a mix tap?
Choose one answer.
A mix tap combines hot and cold water to give a single temperature. It is not a drink mixer or a dance.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “mix tap”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.
Your sentence stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.