out·let 
/ˈaʊtˌlɛt/ noun
plural out·lets /ˈaʊtˌlɛt/ noun [count] 1 : something that people use to express their emotions or talents
▪ emotional/artistic outlets — often + 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 (Brit) point (Brit) 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
▪ emotional/artistic outlets — often + for ▪ She used poetry as an outlet for her sadness. ▪ They needed a healthy outlet for their anger. ▪ an outlet for his talents
▪ designer clothing outlets ▪ a discount furniture outlet ▪ retail outlets ▪ outlet stores
▪ media/news outlets ▪ a cable TV outlet
▪ electrical outlets ▪ a wall outlet —called also socket (Brit) point (Brit) power point
▪ an outlet for the air to escape ▪ the river's outlet to the sea
