plural outlets
1
: something that people use to express their emotions or talents
emotional/artistic outlets
—often + forShe used poetry as an outlet for her sadness.
They needed a healthy outlet for their anger.
an outlet for his talents
2
: a store that sells products made usually by one company and often at reduced prices
designer clothing outlets
a discount furniture outlet
retail outlets
outlet stores
3
: a television, radio, or publishing company
media/news outlets
a cable TV outlet
4
US
: a device in a wall into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
electrical outlets
a wall outlet
called also socket, ((British)) point, ((British)) power point
5
: a place or opening through which something can go out
an outlet for the air to escape
the river's outlet to the sea
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“Outlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/outlet. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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