outlet

Meaning

Noun

• A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.
• Something which allows for the release of one's desires.
• A river that runs out of a lake.
• A shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier.
• 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.

Origin

• From Middle English outlete, outeleate, ut-lete, derived from Middle English outleten, equivalent to out- + let. Compare West Frisian útlit, Dutch uitlaat, German Auslass.