tap water

noun

: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)

Examples of tap water in a Sentence

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This is especially important if your tap water has a high mineral content, but every machine should be descaled at least once a year. Pubsubhub User, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025 The tap water during winter could be too cold in some regions, and detergents are designed to dissolve in specific temperatures. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025 They have been advised to buy bottled water or boil their tap water for at least a minute; this includes tap water used for dishwashing, cooking, or teeth brushing. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 Salt buildup can also occur due to the contaminants in some tap water, though, so this is not always a clear sign of overfertilizing. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tap water

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tap water was in 1881

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“Tap water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20water. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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tap water

noun
: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)
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