Word of The Day

OUTLET

Function: noun (count)

Plural: outlets

Meanings:


A - Something that people use to express their emotions or talents.
e.g.: Emotional/artistic outlets.

Note: This sense of outlet is often followed by for.
e.g.: She used poetry as an outlet for her sadness. They needed a healthy outlet for their anger. Dn outlet for his talents.

B - A store that sells products made usually by one company and often at reduced prices.
e.g.: Designer clothing outlets. A discount furniture outlet. Retail outlets.
Outlet stores.

C - A television, radio, or publishing company.
e.g.: Media/news outlets. A cable TV outlet.

D - In the US a device in a wall into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
e.g.: Electrical outlets. A wall outlet.

Note: This sense of outlet is called also socket, (British) point, (British) power point.

E - A place or opening through which something can go out.
e.g.: An outlet for the air to escape. The river’s outlet to the sea.