Spigot

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪɡət/

Definitions of spigot

noun a small peg or plug for stopping the vent of a cask

Example Sentences

A1 The spigot on the water dispenser is leaking.

A2 I need to attach a hose to the spigot in the garden.

B1 Make sure to turn off the spigot when you're done using the hose.

B2 The plumber replaced the old spigot with a new one.

C1 The spigot on the wine barrel was intricately designed.

C2 The antique brass spigot added a touch of elegance to the outdoor fountain.

Examples of spigot in a Sentence

formal The plumber installed a new spigot on the outdoor faucet.

informal Don't forget to turn off the spigot after watering the plants.

slang I'll grab a cold one from the spigot in the fridge.

figurative The company's new marketing strategy was like turning on a spigot of new customers.

Grammatical Forms of spigot

• past tense: spigoted
• plural: spigots
• comparative: more spigot
• superlative: most spigot
• present tense: spigots
• future tense: will spigot
• perfect tense: have spigoted
• continuous tense: is spigoting
• singular: spigot
• positive degree: spigot
• infinitive: to spigot
• gerund: spigoting
• participle: spigoting

Origin and Evolution of spigot

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'spigot' originated from the Old French word 'espigot' which means a small peg or plug.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spigot' has evolved to refer to a device used to control the flow of liquid from a container, such as a faucet or valve.