1. way out, exit; means of relief (emotional, physical, etc.); electrical source for connecting appliances; store that sells products directly from the manufacturer (often at a discount); stream flowing out of a lake or pond. outletoutlet` , n. the place or opening by which anything is let out; a passage out; an exit; a vent. receiving all, and having no outlet.outlet out*let , v. t. to let out; to emit. [r.]outlet n