spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspi-gət 

-kət

1

a

: spile sense 2

b

: the plug of a faucet or cock

c

: faucet

2

: something resembling a spigot especially in regulating availability or flow (as of money)

Synonyms

• cock
• faucet
• gate
• stopcock
• tap
• valve

Examples of spigot in a Sentence

the spigot on a beer keg

Hook the hose up to the spigot behind the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

The initial sampling effort started with hose spigots, which could be collected quickly and provide insight on interior plumbing. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024

Picture the global oil market as a bathtub with many spigots (producers) and many drains (consumers). —Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2016

In areas that don't have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most hardware or home goods stores) over the exterior spigot. —Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 28 Sep. 2024

In areas that don’t have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most home goods stores) over the exterior spigot. —Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspig-ət 

ˈspik-ət

1

: a plug used to stop the vent in a barrel

2

: faucet