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outlet

 

[ ˈaʊt.lɛt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electrical device

An outlet is a point in a wall where you can connect electrical devices to the electricity supply.

Synonyms

receptacle, socket

Examples of usage

  • You can plug your phone charger into the outlet.
  • The outlet in the kitchen stopped working.
Context #2 | Noun

store

An outlet is a store that sells goods directly from the manufacturer at a discounted price.

Synonyms

discount store, factory store

Examples of usage

  • I found a great deal at the outlet mall.
  • The outlet store is offering a special promotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "outlet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tomada

🇮🇳 आउटलेट

🇩🇪 Steckdose

🇮🇩 soket

🇺🇦 розетка

🇵🇱 gniazdo

🇯🇵 コンセント

🇫🇷 prise

🇪🇸 enchufe

🇹🇷 priz

🇰🇷 콘센트

🇸🇦 مقبس

🇨🇿 zásuvka

🇸🇰 zásuvka

🇨🇳 插座

🇸🇮 vtičnica

🇮🇸 innstunga

🇰🇿 розетка

🇬🇪 როზეტა

🇦🇿 rozetka

🇲🇽 enchufe

Etymology

The word 'outlet' originated in the 13th century, derived from the Middle English word 'utlete', which means 'a stream that flows out of a lake or pond'. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to a point where something is released or discharged. In the 19th century, 'outlet' began to be used in the context of electricity, and later in retail to signify a store selling goods directly from the manufacturer.

See also: out, outback, outer, outing, outside, outward, outwardly, outwards.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,157 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.