outlet
n 1: a place of business for retailing goods [syn: {mercantile
establishment}, {retail store}, {sales outlet}]
2: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where
current can be taken to run electrical devices [syn: {wall
socket}, {wall plug}, {electric outlet}, {electrical
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"; "he
gave vent to his anger" [syn: {release}, {vent}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0