B2nounmediabusiness
US/ˈaʊt.let/
UK/ˈaʊt.let/
an organization that publishes news, a way of releasing a feeling, or a shop selling one brand
In context
The story was picked up by several international news outlets within hours.
For many teenagers, music is an important outlet for difficult emotions.
The coffee chain plans to open fifty new outlets across Vietnam this year.
Words that go with outlet
noun + noun
- news outletIndependent news outlets have been struggling to pay their reporters.
- media outletThe minister refused to speak to any foreign media outlet.
noun + preposition
- outlet forPainting became an outlet for her anger after the divorce.
adjective + noun
- retail outletThe brand sells through its own retail outlets and online.
verb + noun
- provide an outletYouth clubs provide an outlet for teenagers' energy.