Meaning & use

spigot

noun·Everyday

A tap or valve, especially an outdoor one, that controls the flow of water from a pipe.

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He attached the garden hose to the spigot beside the back porch.

The old spigot leaked slightly, dripping water onto the concrete below.

A note on using this word

'Spicket' is a common regional spelling and pronunciation of 'spigot,' heard especially in parts of the southern United States.

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