outlet

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out·let | \ ˈau̇t-ˌlet

, -lət \

Definition of outlet

1a : 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

3a : a market for a commodity

b : an agency (such as a store) through which a product is marketed retail outlets

4 : a receptacle for the plug of an electrical device

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this road is the only outlet for traffic coming from the racetrack technology has provided many new outlets for amateur writers and artists to share their work with a global audience

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11 May 2022

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outlet

noun

out·let | \ ˈau̇t-ˌlet

Kids Definition of outlet

1 : a place or opening for letting something out The lake has several outlets.

2 : a way of releasing or expressing a feeling or impulse I needed an outlet for my anger.

3 : a device (as in a wall) into which the prongs of an electrical plug are inserted for making connection with an electrical circuit

outlet

noun

out·let | \ ˈau̇t-ˌlet, -lət

Medical Definition of outlet

1 : an opening or a place through which something is let out the pelvic outlet

2 : a means of release or satisfaction for an emotion or impulse counseling provides an outlet for expressing and evaluating their feelings— Vicki Glaser