outlet

outlet     /ˈaʊtˌlɛt/   noun [count]

 

plural outlets

 

 

1 : something that people use to express their emotions or talents • emotional/artistic outlets — often followed by for • She 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