Definition of outlet
1a : a place or opening through which something is let out : exit, ventb : a means of release or satisfaction for an emotion or impulse sexual outletsc : a medium of expression or publicationd : a publication or broadcast organization media outlets
2 : a stream flowing out of a lake or pond
3a : a market for a commodityb : 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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Examples of outlet in a Sentence
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
Origin and Etymology of outlet
Middle English ut-lete, from ut out + -lete watercourse, from Old English gelǣt, from lǣtan to let
First Known Use: 13th century
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OUTLET Defined for English Language Learners
outlet
playDefinition of outlet for English Language Learners
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: something that people use to express their emotions or talents
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: a store that sells products made usually by one company and often at reduced prices
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: a television, radio, or publishing company
OUTLET Defined for Kids
outlet
playDefinition of outlet for Students
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
Medical Dictionary
outlet
playMedical 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
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