Meaning & Definition of Outlet in English
English⟶
Outlet
/aʊtlɛt/
noun
1. A place of business for retailing goods
synonym:
- mercantile establishment,
- retail store,
- sales outlet,
- outlet
2. Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
synonym:
- wall socket,
- wall plug,
- electric outlet,
- electrical outlet,
- outlet,
- electric receptacle
3. An opening that permits escape or release
- "He blocked the way out"
- "The canyon had only one issue"
synonym:
- exit,
- issue,
- outlet,
- way out
4. Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
- "She had no other outlet for her feelings"
- "He gave vent to his anger"
synonym:
- release,
- outlet,
- vent
Examples of using
This sewage outlet is no longer in use.
I spilled jam on the electric outlet and there was a short circuit.
There was jam in the electric outlet.