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Examples of tap water in a Sentence
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In many places in Texas, plain tap water is delicious, whether derived from surface, underground or cistern sources.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Additionally, opting for tap water over bottled water whenever possible can significantly decrease your plastic consumption.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2024
To make cooking the pasta even faster, fill up your stockpot with hot tap water to speed up the boiling process.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
The city later said tap water was safe to drink or store for later use.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
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“Tap water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20water. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
tap water
noun
: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)
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