Spigot Meaning in English

word

US

ˈspɪɡət

SPIG-uht

UK

spˈɪɡət

spIG-uht

Definition

A spigot is a device that controls the flow of liquid, such as water, from a pipe or container. It is commonly used outside, for example on garden hoses or barrels.

Usage & Nuances

'Spigot' is mainly American English; Brits say 'tap'. It often refers to outdoor water outlets or simple valves—rarely used for indoor sinks. In plumbing, it can also mean the male end of a pipe.

• Spanish: grifo - llave (de agua)
• Portuguese (BR): torneira - registro (de água)
• Portuguese (PT): torneira - bica (de água)
• Chinese (Simplified): 水龙头 - 龙头
• Chinese (Traditional): 水龍頭 - 水嘴
• Hindi: नल - टोंटी
• Arabic: صنبور
• Bengali: নলকূপ - ট্যাপ (জল ঢালার জন্য)
• Russian: кран - вентиль (для воды)
• Japanese: 蛇口 - スピゴット（金具）
• Vietnamese: vòi nước
• Korean: 수도꼭지 - 스피곳
• Turkish: musluk
• Urdu: نل - ٹونٹی
• Indonesian: vòi nước

Example Sentences

Turn the spigot to fill the bucket with water.

basic

The garden hose is attached to the spigot.

basic

Make sure the spigot is closed before leaving.

basic

The old spigot in the backyard keeps leaking.

natural

"Could you turn off the spigot when you're done watering?"

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I replaced the rusty spigot with a new one last weekend.

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