Outlet

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊt.lɛt/

Definitions of outlet

noun a point in a wiring system at which current is taken to supply electric devices

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a new phone charger from the outlet.

A2 The outlet mall is having a big sale this weekend.

B1 She plugged her laptop into the electrical outlet to charge it.

B2 The outlet store sells discounted designer clothes.

C1 The power outlet in the living room needs to be replaced.

C2 The outlet of creativity for the artist seemed endless.

Examples of outlet in a Sentence

formal The electrical outlet in the living room needs to be replaced.

informal I need to plug my phone charger into the outlet over there.

slang I found a great deal on clothes at the outlet mall.

figurative Reading is a great outlet for stress relief.

Grammatical Forms of outlet

• past tense: outleted
• plural: outlets
• comparative: more outlet
• superlative: most outlet
• present tense: outlet
• future tense: will outlet
• perfect tense: have outleted
• continuous tense: is outletting
• singular: outlet
• positive degree: outlet
• infinitive: to outlet
• gerund: outleting
• participle: outleted

Origin and Evolution of outlet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outlet' originated from the Middle English term 'utlete' which derived from the Old French word 'ultelete' meaning 'a channel or pipe for water to flow out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'outlet' expanded its meaning to refer to a place where goods are sold or distributed, as well as a means of release or expression. It has also come to be commonly used in the context of electricity and electronics to refer to a point in a circuit where current is drawn off.