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BNC: 44828 COCA: 20007

spigot

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spigot /ˈspɪgət/ noun
plural spigots
spigot
/ˈspɪgət/
noun
plural spigots
Learner's definition of SPIGOT
[count]
: a device that controls the flow of liquid from a large container塞;栓
called also tap
US : faucet
especially : an outdoor faucet水龙头;户外水龙头
BNC: 44828 COCA: 20007

spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspi-gət How to pronounce spigot (audio)
-kət
1
b
: the plug of a faucet or cock
c
: faucet
2
: something resembling a spigot especially in regulating availability or flow (as of money)

Example Sentences

the spigot on a beer keg Hook the hose up to the spigot behind the house.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spigot was in the 14th century
BNC: 44828 COCA: 20007

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