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outlet

Syllabification: (out·let)
Pronunciation: /ˈoutˌlet/
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Definition of outlet

noun

  • 1a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape.
  • the mouth of a river.
  • a point in an electrical circuit from which current may be drawn.
  • 2a place from which goods are sold or distributed:a fast-food outlet
  • a market for goods:the indoor markets in Moscow were an outlet for surplus collective-farm produce
  • a retail store offering discounted merchandise, especially overstocked or irregular items.
  • 3a means of expressing one’s talents, energy, or emotions:writing became the main outlet for his energies

Origin:

Middle English: from out- + the verb let1

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