outlet
53
2.7
- noun
- /ˈaʊtˌlɛt/
- Specialized
:
toma de corriente
- These individual outlets are each on its separate Breakers.
- electrical outlet
- power outlet
- enough electrical outlets
You need to plug your phone into the outlet to charge it.
- You need to plug your phone into the outlet to charge it.
- Now, let's say you don't need the fancy outlets or the USB ports.
- I was looking for an outlet to plug my phone.
- It will be tested, Has Wi-Fi and even USB outlets next to every seat.
- It's all six Wow USA, free Wi-Fi, multiple outlets, giant space to work.
- Yes, it could deliver some power, but a mains outlet bro.
Examples
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The vehicle includes a 110-volt outlet that can recharge a laptop computer.
Academic text (2004) -
Do you have a free electrical outlet somewhere?
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I like to run the wire straight down from the outlet in here.
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You need to plug your phone into the outlet to charge it.
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Of course, I have a phone, but it's dead and none of the outlets worked.
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Dale wants to know if we should run an outside outlet for Christmas lights with a switch inside?
Fiction book (2001) -
The evidence, a fan, was plugged into an outlet near her and was turned on.
Fiction book (1996) -
A portable lamp with a built-in electrical outlet was clamped over the bed.
Academic text (2005) -
All of the equipment is plugged into two outlet strips, each equipped with a surge protector.
Academic text (1993) -
You need to plug your device into the outlet to get power.
Synonyms
24
2.8
A place in a wall where you plug devices to get power
7
3.0
A socket in a wall where you plug in a phone charger or lamp to get power
3
2.9
A place in a wall where you plug in an electrical device to get power
2
7.1
A socket where you plug in power cords
1
2.4
A socket in a wall that lets you plug in devices to get power
1
2.4
An electrical socket in a wall where you connect a device to get power
A socket in a wall that you plug devices into to get power
A device in a wall or lamp that a light bulb goes into to get power
Compounds
- Literature
30
3.0
An organization like a newspaper or TV station that gives information about recent events to people
7
3.0
A socket in a wall where you plug in a phone charger or lamp to get power
- Specialized
1
7.5
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the arm and fingers caused by pressure between the collarbone and first rib
How Connected
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Outlet comes from the parts out and let, which together mean 'allow to go out'. So an electrical outlet is a place where power is 'let out' for your lamp or phone.