Meaning & Definition of word "Outlet"
Outlet
/ˈaʊt.lɛt/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 1. To provide a means for something to flow out.
- Example: The engineer designed an outlet for the excess water.
Etymology
●Middle English: from out + let (the latter in the sense of 'to let out, release').
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of outlet
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.