C1noun 2K

Outlet

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈaʊtlet/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈaʊtlet/"]/

Meaning of Outlet

a shop or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type

In simple words: A place or way to sell goods or services.

Outlet in a sentence

• The business has 34 retail outlets in this state alone.
• a retail outlet for exotic plants
• The vouchers can be spent at any fast-food outlet across the UK.
• the Nike outlet in the outlet mall
• Here you'll find factory outlets that sell to the public directly.
• She needed to find an outlet for her many talents and interests.
• Sport became the perfect outlet for his aggression.
• a sewage outlet
• an outlet pipe
• The appliance can be connected to any standard outlet.

How to use Outlet

Used in contexts related to shopping or electricity. Informal when referring to shops. Avoid in very formal business reports.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of an 'outlet' like a door where goods come out.

Related words

Collocations with Outlet

• specialist
• high-street
• local
• mall
• store
• outlet for
• specialist
• high-street
• local
• mall
• store
• outlet for
• emotional
• creative
• have
• find
• provide (somebody with)
• outlet for
• sewage
• water
• pipe
• AC
• electric
• electrical

Synonyms for Outlet

• store
• shop
• retail
• vendor
• merchant

Opposites of Outlet

• inlet
• intake
• source

Common mistakes with Outlet

• Confused with 'inlet' when discussing types of openings.
• Used incorrectly to mean 'outlet store' instead of 'outlet.'
• Overusing 'outlet' when other specific terms would be more appropriate, like 'retailer' or 'store.'

Frequently asked questions about Outlet

What does Outlet mean?

A place or way to sell goods or services.

What is the definition of Outlet?

a shop or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type

How do you use Outlet in a sentence?

The business has 34 retail outlets in this state alone.

Can you give another example of Outlet?

a retail outlet for exotic plants

What are synonyms for Outlet?

Common alternatives include store, shop, retail, vendor, merchant.

What is the opposite of Outlet?

Opposite meanings include inlet, intake, source.

What words go with Outlet?

It commonly pairs with specialist, high-street, local, mall, store, outlet for, specialist, high-street, local, mall, store, outlet for, emotional, creative, have, find, provide (somebody with), outlet for, sewage, water, pipe, AC, electric, electrical.

What are common mistakes when using Outlet?

Confused with 'inlet' when discussing types of openings. Used incorrectly to mean 'outlet store' instead of 'outlet.' Overusing 'outlet' when other specific terms would be more appropriate, like 'retailer' or 'store.'

How do you pronounce Outlet?

US: /["/ˈaʊtlet/"]/, UK: /["/ˈaʊtlet/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Outlet?

Used in contexts related to shopping or electricity. Informal when referring to shops. Avoid in very formal business reports.

What CEFR level is Outlet?

"Outlet" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.