outlet

noun

out·​let ˈau̇t-ˌlet How to pronounce outlet (audio)
-lət
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 (such as a store) through which a product is marketed
retail outlets
4
: a receptacle for the plug of an electrical device

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
Recent Examples on the Web Those in coach will only have access to the wall outlets, and aisle passengers will need that long cable. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024 The Arizona Republic partnered with Capital B, a news outlet focused on serving Black people and communities, to host a three-part panel discussion on Thursday as part of Capital B’s Black Political Power Tour. Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024 Her mother told the outlet her daughter needs medication. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 The responsible press cannot ignore them either, but what journalists owe this subset of Americans is a live question: How should local and regional news outlets cover authoritarian candidates who draw support from a substantial percentage of the electorate? Michael McDevitt, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outlet 

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of outlet was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Outlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlet. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

outlet

noun
out·​let ˈau̇t-ˌlet How to pronounce outlet (audio)
-lət
1
: a place or opening through which something is let out : exit, vent
2
: a means of release or satisfaction
an outlet for her grief
3
a
: a market for a product
b
: an agency (as a store or dealer) through which a product is marketed
4
: an electrical device (as in a wall) into which an appliance may be plugged

Medical Definition

outlet

noun
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 feelingsVicki Glaser

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