outlet
Americannoun
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an opening or passage by which anything is let out; vent; exit.
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Electricity.
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a point on a wiring system at which current is taken to supply electric devices.
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Also called outlet box. the metal box or receptacle designed to facilitate connections to a wiring system.
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a means of expression or satisfaction.
an outlet for one's artistic impulses.
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a market for goods.
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a store, merchant, or agency selling the goods of a particular wholesaler or manufacturer.
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a local radio or television station that broadcasts the programs of a large network.
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a river or stream flowing from a body of water, as a lake or pond.
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the channel such a river or stream follows.
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the lower end or mouth of a river where it meets a large body of water, as a lake or the sea.
noun
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an opening or vent permitting escape or release
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a means for release or expression of emotion, creative energy, etc
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a market for a product or service
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a commercial establishment retailing the goods of a particular producer or wholesaler
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a channel that drains a body of water
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the mouth of a river
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a point in a wiring system from which current can be taken to supply electrical devices
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anatomy the beginning or end of a passage, esp the lower opening of the pelvis ( pelvic outlet )
Etymology
Origin of outlet
First recorded in 1200–50, outlet is from the Middle English word utlete. See out, let 1
Example Sentences
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She has contributed to New Lines Magazine and other outlets, and has served on the board of East Africa’s international press association, which protects journalists’ rights to do their jobs safely and fairly.
So far, no major media outlet has reported on any new Summers materials discovered as a result.
From Salon
Even its recently diminished market cap had Netflix nearly twice as valuable as Disney and far above any other media outlet.
Just how successful the merger of two legacy media outlets that are both facing financial pressures would be, remains an open question.
From BBC
Elsewhere, George Furbank has returned to Northampton and will play in the Premiership Rugby Cup this weekend, and could provide a creative outlet from full-back if he proves his fitness with the Saints.
From BBC
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