different between outlet vs cutlet

English

Etymology

out +? let.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?a?tl?t/, /?a?tl?t/

Noun

outlet (plural outlets)

1. A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.
2. Something which allows for the release of one's desires.
3. A river that runs out of a lake.
4. A shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier.
5. A wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances.

Derived terms

• media outlet

Translations

Anagrams

• let out, let-out

Spanish

Etymology

From English outlet.

Noun

outlet m (plural outlets)

1. outlet store

English

Etymology

From French côtelette (recorded in English since 1706), from Middle French costelette (“little rib”), from Old French coste (“rib, side”), from Latin costa. Influenced by English cut, as if from cut +? -let.

Noun

cutlet (plural cutlets)

1. A thin slice of meat, usually fried.

   Synonym: scallop

2. A chop, a specific piece of meat (especially pork, chicken, or beef) cut from the side of an animal.
3. A piece of fish that has been cut perpendicular to the spine, rather than parallel (as with a fillet); often synonymous with steak.
4. A prawn or shrimp with its head and outer shell removed, leaving only the flesh and tail.

Derived terms

• nut cutlet

Translations

References

• Douglas Harper (2001–2021) , “cutlet”, in Online Etymology Dictionary

Anagrams

• cuttle