How to pronounce outlet
American English pronunciation
OWT-let
- IPA
- /ˈaʊtlɛt/
- Syllables
- OWT · let (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What outlet means
Most people know outlet in its everyday sense. Here's its other meaning.
A way to let out strong feelings or energy
In a sentence: Drawing is a good outlet for Nora when she feels upset.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Middle English outleten, meaning to let out. It first meant a way out, like a vent for smoke or water.
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