outlet

n 1: a place of business for retailing goods [syn: {mercantile

establishment}, {retail store}, {sales outlet}]

2: a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run

electrical devices [syn: {wall socket}, {wall plug}, {electric

outlet}, {electric receptacle}]

3: an opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the

way out"; "the canyon had only one issue" [syn: {exit}, {issue},

{way out}]

4: activity that releases or expresses creative energy or

emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings" [syn:

{release}]