Associations to the word «Outlet»

Wiktionary

OUTLET, noun. A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.
OUTLET, noun. Something which allows for the release of one's desires.
OUTLET, noun. A river that runs out of a lake.
OUTLET, noun. A shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier.
OUTLET, noun. A wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances.

Dictionary definition

OUTLET, noun. A place of business for retailing goods.
OUTLET, noun. Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices.
OUTLET, noun. An opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the way out"; "the canyon had only one issue".
OUTLET, noun. Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats