outlet
noun
out·let ˈau̇t-ˌlet 
-lət
1
a
: a place or opening through which something is let out : exit, vent
b
: a means of release or satisfaction for an emotion or impulse
sexual outlets
c
: a medium of expression or publication
d
: a publication or broadcast organization
media outlets
2
: a stream flowing out of a lake or pond
3
a
: a market for a commodity
b
: an agency (such as a store) through which a product is marketed
retail outlets
4
: a receptacle for the plug of an electrical device
Synonyms
- egress
- exit
- issue
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Example Sentences
this road is the only outlet for traffic coming from the racetrack technology has provided many new outlets for amateur writers and artists to share their work with a global audience
Recent Examples on the Web Pavel Kanygin is executive editor of Prodolzhenie Sleduet media, a digital Russian-language outlet based in western Europe. 
Quartz, 14 Sep. 2022 Amazon scored some success as a higher-brow outlet, peaking in 2019 when Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel combined to score six major Emmy Awards. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 After launching Whiskey Raiders, a digital outlet devoted to the review and discussion of whiskey and bourbon, in late 2020, the entrepreneur’s Abrams Media wants to do the same for tequila, rum and gin. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The Charge Station Pro is an 80-ampere device that can charge the truck in eight hours, compared to the 30 hours required to charge with a typical 110-volt outlet. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Cork Beo, a local news outlet, reported that Jack suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Vitamix’s compact food recycler requires just one cubic foot of space and a power outlet. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 As of Friday, there were 33 cities in China, including seven provincial capitals and one provincial-level municipality, under full or partial lockdown, with more than 65 million residents affected, according to Caixin, a domestic news outlet. Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 And Ebenezer East — its warehouse location on Bruce Street — is a Feeding America food redistribution outlet supplying smaller pantries with food surpluses. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 See More
Quartz, 14 Sep. 2022 Amazon scored some success as a higher-brow outlet, peaking in 2019 when Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel combined to score six major Emmy Awards. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 After launching Whiskey Raiders, a digital outlet devoted to the review and discussion of whiskey and bourbon, in late 2020, the entrepreneur’s Abrams Media wants to do the same for tequila, rum and gin. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The Charge Station Pro is an 80-ampere device that can charge the truck in eight hours, compared to the 30 hours required to charge with a typical 110-volt outlet. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Cork Beo, a local news outlet, reported that Jack suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Vitamix’s compact food recycler requires just one cubic foot of space and a power outlet. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 As of Friday, there were 33 cities in China, including seven provincial capitals and one provincial-level municipality, under full or partial lockdown, with more than 65 million residents affected, according to Caixin, a domestic news outlet. Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 And Ebenezer East — its warehouse location on Bruce Street — is a Feeding America food redistribution outlet supplying smaller pantries with food surpluses. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English ut-lete, from ut out + -lete watercourse, from Old English gelǣt, from lǣtan to let
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing outlet
Kids Definition
outlet
noun
out·let ˈau̇t-ˌlet
1
: a place or opening for letting something out
The lake has several outlets.
2
: a way of releasing or expressing a feeling or impulse
I needed an outlet for my anger.
3
: a device (as in a wall) into which the prongs of an electrical plug are inserted for making connection with an electrical circuit
Medical Definition
outlet
noun
out·let ˈau̇t-ˌlet, -lət
1
: an opening or a place through which something is let out
the pelvic outlet
2
: a means of release or satisfaction for an emotion or impulse
counseling provides an outlet for expressing and evaluating their feelings Vicki Glaser
Vicki Glaseroutlet
noun
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
Relevance
- exit
- escape
- issue
- vent
- egress
- mouth
- opening
- gate
- escape hatch
- release
- passage
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- entrance
- entry
- access
- ingress
- entranceway
- entryway
- entree
- 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
- channel
- pipeline
- soapbox
- showcase
- stage