A1 noun Neutral #2,538 am häufigsten

outlet

/ˈaʊt.let/

A place or opening through which something, such as liquid or energy, can go out. It also refers to a store that sells products from a specific brand or a point in a wall where you can plug in electrical devices.

Beispiele

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1

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

2

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

3

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
outlet
Verwandt
inlet
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of 'Out + Let'—it 'lets' things 'out,' like electricity out of a wall or stress out of your mind.

Schnelles Quiz

Writing poetry is a great ______ for her feelings.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: outlet

Beispiele

1

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

everyday

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

2

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

formal

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

3

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

informal

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

4

The geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.

academic

The geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.

5

We are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.

business

We are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
outlet
Verwandt
inlet

Häufige Kollokationen

electrical outlet electrical outlet
creative outlet creative outlet
factory outlet factory outlet
retail outlet retail outlet
media outlet media outlet

Häufige Phrasen

outlet for emotions

outlet for emotions

wall outlet

wall outlet

outlet mall

outlet mall

Wird oft verwechselt mit

outlet vs plug

A plug is the part at the end of a wire that you put into the outlet on the wall.

outlet vs inlet

An inlet is a place where something enters, while an outlet is where it exits.

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Nutzungshinweise

In American English, 'outlet' is the standard term for the power point in a wall. In the context of shopping, it specifically refers to stores that sell discounted goods directly from the manufacturer.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often call the hole in the wall a 'plug'. Remember: you put the plug INTO the outlet.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of 'Out + Let'—it 'lets' things 'out,' like electricity out of a wall or stress out of your mind.

📖

Wortherkunft

Derived from Middle English 'utlete,' meaning a way out or a place for something to flow out.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: outlets
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Kultureller Kontext

In the United States and Europe, 'outlet malls' are large shopping centers where many brands sell items at a lower price than standard retail stores.

Schnelles Quiz

Writing poetry is a great ______ for her feelings.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: outlet

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