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Definition outlet in British English

outlet noun

[countable] noun
/ˈaʊtˌlet/
1

a shop or place where a particular product is sold

Example

Most of their sales are through traditional retail outlets.

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2

a way of expressing strong feelings that you would normally not express

Example

Many young people find music their best outlet for creative expression.

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2.1

a way of making good use of extra physical energy that you have

Example

What he needed was an outlet for all his excess energy.

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3

a pipe or hole through which gas or liquid flows out

Example

a hot water outlet

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Definition outlet in British English