Meaning & Definition of word "Outlet"

Outlet

/ˈaʊt.lɛt/

1. A place or means of release or outlet for a particular feeling or activity.
- Example: She found an outlet for her creativity through painting.
2. A retail store that sells goods directly to consumers.
- Example: The new outlet mall offers discounts on designer brands.
3. A passage or opening through which something is discharged.
- Example: The outlet for the flooded area was blocked, causing water to accumulate.
4. A publication or broadcast medium.
- Example: He writes articles for several financial news outlets.

1. To provide a means for something to flow out.
- Example: The engineer designed an outlet for the excess water.

Middle English: from out + let (the latter in the sense of 'to let out, release').

firing outlet:

a way for someone to express frustration or anger.

safety outlet:

an electrical socket designed to reduce the risk of electric shock.

retail outlet:

a store or shop that sells goods to consumers.

exhaust:

the system that removes gases from an engine.

vent:

an opening allowing air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.

discharge:

the process of releasing something.

Meaning: A place to unwind and express creativity.

Example Sentence: The art studio is her favorite outlet for inspiration.

Meaning: A discount store or place to buy cheaper goods.

Example Sentence: Love shopping at the outlet for brand-name clothes at low prices.