Main Entry: out·let

Pronunciation: \ˈau̇t-ˌlet, -lət\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English ut-lete, from ut out + -lete watercourse, from Old English gelǣt, from lǣtan to let

Date: 13th century

1 a : a place or opening through which something is let out : exit, vent b : a means of release or satisfaction for an emotion or impulse <sexual outlets> c : a medium of expression or publication d : a publication or broadcast organization <media outlets>
2 : a stream flowing out of a lake or pond
3 a : a market for a commodity b : an agency (as a store) through which a product is marketed <retail outlets>
4 : a receptacle for the plug of an electrical device