Synonyms of outlet

outlet

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌlet 

1

as in exit

a place or means of going out

this road is the only outlet for traffic coming from the racetrack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exit
• escape
• issue
• egress
• mouth
• vent
• opening
• release
• gate
• escape hatch
• passage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• entrance
• entry
• ingress
• access
• entryway
• entranceway
• entrée

2

as in platform

a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information

technology has provided many new outlets for amateur writers and artists to share their work with a global audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• platform
• venue
• forum
• conduit
• medium
• soapbox
• pipeline
• showcase
• channel
• stage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlet

The tanker has been grounded off the Dhofar coast since June, according to two shipping and maritime news outlets, who reported that the crew reported an explosion on board at the time. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Cincinnati Police Department records, obtained by investigators using a federal law enforcement database, also listed Edwards as the owner of the number, the outlets reported. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Within the first week, ransom notes were sent out to media outlets. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

In April 2025, Madrid suggested that the renewal was very advanced, with several Spanish media outlets reporting that an agreement was close. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026