Definition of Outlet

1. Noun. A place of business for retailing goods.


2. Noun. Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices.
Exact synonyms: Electric Outlet, Electric Receptacle, Electrical Outlet, Wall Plug, Wall Socket
Specialized synonyms: Point, Power Point
Generic synonyms: Receptacle

3. Noun. An opening that permits escape or release. "The canyon had only one issue"
Exact synonyms: Exit, Issue, Way Out
Generic synonyms: Opening
Specialized synonyms: Outfall
Derivative terms: Exit, Issue

4. Noun. Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion. "He gave vent to his anger"
Exact synonyms: Release, Vent
Generic synonyms: Activity
Derivative terms: Vent

Definition of Outlet

1. n. The place or opening by which anything is let out; a passage out; an exit; a vent.

2. v. t. To let out; to emit.

Definition of Outlet

1. Noun. a vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something ¹

2. Noun. something which allows for the release of one's desires ¹

3. Noun. a river that runs out of a lake ¹

4. Noun. a shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier ¹

5. Noun. a wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Outlet

1. a passage for escape or discharge [n -S]

Medical Definition of Outlet

1. An exit or opening of a passageway. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outlet

outleading
outleads
outleaped
outleaping
outleaps
outleapt
outlearn
outlearned
outlearning
outlearns
outlearnt
outled
outler
outlers
outlet (current term)
outlet box
outlet forceps delivery
outlets
outlett
outlick
outlicked
outlicking
outlicks
outlie
outlied
outlier
outliers
outlies
outlift

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