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outlet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈaʊtlet/

Forms: outlets

outlet means: A place on a wall where you connect an electrical device to get power.

noun

POWER SOCKETB1

A place on a wall where you connect an electrical device to get power.

  • The outlet is behind the desk.
  • Plug your charger into this outlet.
  • There aren't enough outlets in the kitchen.

Similar words: socket, power socket

Common phrases: power outlet, electrical outlet, wall outlet

RETAIL STOREB2

A shop that sells a company's products, sometimes at lower prices.

  • The company opened a new outlet.
  • We bought cheap shoes at a factory outlet.
  • Their products are sold through hundreds of outlets.

Similar words: shop, store

Common phrases: retail outlet, factory outlet, outlet store

EXPRESS FEELINGSB2

An activity or way of expressing feelings, energy, or ideas that you need to release.

  • Painting is her creative outlet.
  • Sport provided an outlet for his energy.
  • She needed an outlet for her frustration.

How to use it: an outlet for something (Running gives him an outlet for his anger.)

Similar words: release, channel

Common phrases: outlet for something, creative outlet, emotional outlet

Questions about outlet

What does outlet mean?

A place on a wall where you connect an electrical device to get power.

What is outlet in other languages?

Türkçe: priz · Español: enchufe · Français: prise électrique · Deutsch: Steckdose · Italiano: presa elettrica · 日本語: コンセント

How do you pronounce outlet?

It is pronounced /ˈaʊtlet/.

How do you use outlet in a sentence?

The outlet is behind the desk. Plug your charger into this outlet.

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