a place of business for retailing goods

[ Syn: mercantile establishment , retail store , sales outlet ]

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 ]

an opening that permits escape or release; he blocked the way out; the canyon had only one issue

[ Syn: exit , issue , way out ]

activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; she had no other outlet for her feelings; he gave vent to his anger

[ Syn: release , vent ]