tap water — water supplied through pipes and dispensed from a faucet or tap
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: water supplied through pipes and dispensed from a faucet or tap
Pronunciation (IPA): /tæp ˈwɔːtər/
Example Sentences
- The hotel guest complained that the tap water tasted like chlorine swimming pool water.
- She filled her water bottle with tap water instead of buying expensive bottled water.
- In many developing countries, tap water is not safe to drink without boiling first.
tap water
NOUN[/tæp ˈwɔːtər/]
water supplied through pipes and dispensed from a faucet or tap
She fills her glass straight from the tap water at the kitchen sink.
The daughter offers a quarter for tap water
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The compound 'tap water' combines two Old English-derived words: 'tap' originates from Old English tæppa, referring to a device that controls liquid flow, while 'water' derives from Germanic watr, meaning the liquid itself. The term describes water obtained directly from a faucet or spigot.
Breakdown
tap (Old English tæppa, a valve or spigot) + water (Germanic watr, the liquid H₂O). This compound combines a control mechanism with the substance it dispenses.
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📝Examples
“The hotel guest complained that the tap water tasted like chlorine swimming pool water.”
“She filled her water bottle with tap water instead of buying expensive bottled water.”
“In many developing countries, tap water is not safe to drink without boiling first.”
“My cat refuses to drink tap water and only drinks from the expensive pet fountain.”
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