Meaning & use
outlet
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.
Words with a similar meaning
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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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