outlet
noun/ˈaʊtlɛt/
Frequency rank: #4,227 most common English word
Meaning
A point where electricity can be connected; a way of expressing feelings; a shop.
Example sentence
She bought a new lamp to use as a(n) outlet for her creativity.
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