out·let

out·let
/ˈaʊtˌlɛt/ noun, pl -lets [count]
1 : something that people use to express their emotions or talents

emotional/artistic outlets

— often + for

She used poetry as an outlet for her sadness.

They needed a healthy outlet for their anger.

an outlet for his talents

2 : a store that sells products made usually by one company and often at reduced prices

designer clothing outlets

a discount furniture outlet

retail outlets

outlet stores

3 : a television, radio, or publishing company

media/news outlets

a cable TV outlet

4 US : a device in a wall into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.

electrical outlets

a wall outlet

called also socket (Brit) point (Brit) power point
5 : a place or opening through which something can go out

an outlet for the air to escape

the river's outlet to the sea


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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