outlet

[ out-let, -lit ]

noun

1. an opening or passage by which anything is let out; vent; exit.
2. Electricity.
   1. a point on a wiring system at which current is taken to supply electric devices.
   2. Also called outlet box. the metal box or receptacle designed to facilitate connections to a wiring system.
3. a means of expression or satisfaction:

   an outlet for one's artistic impulses.

4. a market for goods.
5. a store, merchant, or agency selling the goods of a particular wholesaler or manufacturer.
6. a local radio or television station that broadcasts the programs of a large network.
7. a river or stream flowing from a body of water, as a lake or pond.
8. the channel such a river or stream follows.
9. the lower end or mouth of a river where it meets a large body of water, as a lake or the sea.

outlet

/ ˈaʊtlɛt; -lɪt /

noun

1. an opening or vent permitting escape or release
2. a means for release or expression of emotion, creative energy, etc
3. 1. a market for a product or service
   2. a commercial establishment retailing the goods of a particular producer or wholesaler
4. 1. a channel that drains a body of water
   2. the mouth of a river
5. a point in a wiring system from which current can be taken to supply electrical devices
6. anatomy the beginning or end of a passage, esp the lower opening of the pelvis ( pelvic outlet )

Word History and Origins

Origin of outlet¹

First recorded in 1200–50, outlet is from the Middle English word utlete. See out, let ¹

Example Sentences

Neither promoter Goldenvoice nor representatives for each artist responded to requests for comment on the bill, but outlets including Rolling Stone have cited them as likely or confirmed performers.

From Los Angeles Times

Asides from his memoir, he has written for media outlets like The New York Times, leading African-American magazine Ebony and Ghana's state-owned Daily Graphic.

From BBC

The “In Color” artist faces up to a $5,000 fine, if convicted, and is scheduled to appear in a Williamson County courtroom on Feb. 6, according to the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times

Some children also benefit from a physical outlet for their anger, like ripping paper or squeezing a stress ball -- which more parents of boys encouraged than parent of girls.

From Science Daily

In another clip, Scarborough explained that the pair talked to Trump about mass deportation, abortion and the threats made against Trump's political opponents and media outlets.

From Salon

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