Meaning
A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English outlete, outeleate, ut-lete, derived from Middle English outleten (“to allow, let out, emit”), equivalent to out- + let. Compare West Frisian útlit (“outlet”), Dutch uitlaat (“outlet”), German Auslass (“outlet”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: