outlet

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtlet/
US: /ˈaʊtlet/

  1. A place or opening through which something comes out.

    1. The water flows through the outlet.
    2. The factory needs a better waste water outlet to avoid polluting the river.

  2. A shop that sells goods cheaply, often goods that a manufacturer has produced too much of.

    1. I bought this shirt at the factory outlet.
    2. We visited several clothing outlets during our shopping trip and found good deals.

  3. A socket in a wall where you can plug in electrical devices.

    1. Plug the lamp into the nearest outlet.
    2. Make sure to turn off the power before changing an electrical outlet to prevent shocks.

  4. A way of expressing or getting rid of strong feelings or energy.

    1. Sports can be a great outlet for stress.
    2. She found an artistic outlet in painting, which helped her manage her anxiety.

Synonyms

opening vent release store shop socket channel avenue

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outlet" in English means: A place or opening through which something comes out., A shop that sells goods cheaply, often goods that a manufacturer has produced too much of., A socket in a wall where you can plug in electrical devices., A way of expressing or getting rid of strong feelings or energy..

The phonetic transcription of "outlet" is /ˈaʊtlet/ in British English and /ˈaʊtlet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outlet": opening, vent, release, store, shop, socket, channel, avenue.

Example usage of "outlet": "The water flows through the outlet.". More examples on the page.