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

Bouaddi used the same interview — his first with a mainstream media outlet — to explain his passion for mathematics. — Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

According to Accrete, the system can process information from the open web, social media, broadcast media, messaging platforms, and foreign-language outlets. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

The Tokyo Fire Department also responded to reports of a burst water pipe, per the outlet. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026

For some drivers, that means pulling into a garage and plugging into a standard outlet for a few hours. — Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026