outlet store

[ out-let stawr ]

noun

1. a store in which a manufacturer sells their own products directly to customers, often for a price that is cheaper than the same goods would be in a store not run directly by the manufacturer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outlet store¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Besides its Pacific Place store, Lululemon has nine stores in Washington including another Seattle location at University Village and an outlet store in Tulalip.

From Seattle Times

"It's been quite hard dragging people into Paisley. The biggest blow was losing the Marks & Spencer's outlet store to the new retail park," Elaine said.

From BBC

Rhonda Skaggs, 68, had a quadruple bypass in July 2022 and spent 12 days in intensive care before going home to Brooksville, Fla. Six months passed before she returned to work at a Home Shopping Network outlet store.

From New York Times

Silverman’s father owned an outlet store that sold discount fashion, and he often kept the heat on in the vestibule during the winter so unhoused people could get warm.

From Los Angeles Times

In Washington, aside from the downtown Seattle store, Arc’teryx has only an outlet store in Tulalip.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bazaar
• boutique
• co-op
• discount store
• flea market
• mall
• mart
• outlet
• shop
• shopping center
• supermarket