Meaning & use

outlet

noun·Everyday

A means of expressing or releasing an emotion, energy, or talent.

See it in a sentence

Running became her main outlet for stress after a hard day at work.

He used painting as a creative outlet during the long winter months.

A note on using this word

"Outlet" also commonly means an electrical socket or a retail store; context usually makes the intended sense clear.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A socket in a wall that supplies electric current to a plug.

Plug the lamp into the wall outlet near the window before turning it on.

3. noun

A shop that sells goods, often a manufacturer's own store selling at reduced prices.

They bought discounted shoes at the factory outlet near the highway.

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