spigot

/ˈspɪɡət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈspɪɡət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈspi-gət -kət/ (ame, mw)

spigot — noun

  • spigotsingular
  • spigotsplural

1. a round metal or plastic object attached to a pipe, barrel, or container that yo

1.名詞B1
釋義

a round metal or plastic object attached to a pipe, barrel, or container that you turn by hand to let liquid flow out or to stop it

例句

Wei turned the spigot on the water cooler and filled her cup until it was half full.

turn a spigot to let liquid flow

A small plastic spigot at the bottom of the juice container let people pour drinks without lifting it.

同義詞
  • tap

    the more common word in British English; in American English, tap and spigot overlap but tap is broader, including indoor faucets

  • faucet

    the standard American English term for indoor water spigots, especially in kitchens and bathrooms

用法筆記

When talking about a spigot on a barrel or large container, the word often appears with 'turn' or 'open' for starting the flow and 'close' or 'shut' for stopping it.

常見錯誤

❌I washed my hands at the spigot.
✅I washed my hands at the sink.
💡Spigot refers to the valve that controls flow; sink is the basin you wash in.

2. a water tap fixed to the outside wall of a house or building, usually for attach

2.名詞B1
釋義

a water tap fixed to the outside wall of a house or building, usually for attaching a garden hose or getting water outdoors

例句

Hiroshi connected the garden hose to the spigot on the back wall of his garage.

connect a hose to a spigot

Before winter arrived, Priya wrapped the outdoor spigot with foam to stop the pipes from freezing.

protect an outdoor spigot from freezing

同義詞
  • outdoor tap

    the more internationally understood term

  • garden tap

    common in British and Australian English when the tap is used for gardening

用法筆記

This sense is mainly used in American English. In British English, the word 'outdoor tap' or 'garden tap' is preferred. The spigot may be protected by a 'freeze-proof spigot' in cold climates.