Collocation
tap water
Water that comes directly from a faucet or tap, typically from a public water supply, and is usually safe for drinking.
Definition
'tap water' is a common English collocation. Water that comes directly from a faucet or tap, typically from a public water supply, and is usually safe for drinking.
tap + water
“Most people in the city drink tap water every day without any problems.”
Examples
- In many developed countries, it is perfectly safe to drink the tap water.
- She always fills her reusable bottle with tap water before leaving the house.
- The restaurant offered complimentary tap water to all its guests.
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- Some people prefer bottled water because they dislike the taste of tap water.
- Boiling tap water is recommended in areas where the water quality might be questionable.
- He believes that drinking tap water is more environmentally friendly than buying bottled water.
- Many consumers are increasingly concerned about the chemical content in their local tap water.
- Could you please fetch a pitcher of cold tap water for the table?
- Despite the safety assurances, some hotel guests still opt for bottled water instead of tap water.
- The plumber advised us that low tap water pressure could indicate a pipe blockage.
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