outlet

Definition

A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.

Etymology

From Middle English outlete, outeleate, ut-lete, derived from Middle English outleten (“to allow, let out, emit”), equivalent to out- + let. Compare West Frisian útlit (“outlet”), Dutch uitlaat (“outlet”), German Auslass (“outlet”).

Example Sentences

• "Jamie found doing martial arts was a great outlet for her stress."
• "Song of the bleeding throat, / Death’s outlet song of life, (for well dear brother I know, / If thou wast not granted to sing thou would’st surely die.)"
• "I had to move the cupboard to get to the power outlet."