electric outlet

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electric outlet

A child plugs a lamp into the electric outlet.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A wall-mounted device providing access to electrical power: An electric outlet is a receptacle installed in a wall or other surface, designed to allow electrical devices to be connected to a building's wiring system to receive power.
    • A point in an electrical circuit: It is a specific access point in a wiring system where electrical current can be safely drawn to operate appliances, tools, or other devices.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Please plug the lamp into the electric outlet near the desk.
    • The kitchen has several electric outlets for small appliances.
    • We need to install a new electric outlet in the garage for the power tools.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be out of reach of an electric outlet": To be positioned too far away from a power source.
    • The sofa is placed out of reach of an electric outlet, so we need an extension cord for the floor lamp.
Variants and Related Words
  • Outlet (n): A common shortened form of "electric outlet."
    • The outlet in the bathroom is specially designed for safety.
  • Socket (n): Often used synonymously with "outlet," particularly in British English.
    • This plug doesn't fit the socket.
  • Receptacle (n): A more technical term for a device that receives a plug.
    • The electrical code specifies the required spacing for receptacles in a new building.
  • Wall socket (n): A clear descriptor specifying the outlet's typical location.
    • All the wall sockets in the old house are two-pronged.
Synonyms
  • Power point: A common term, especially in Australian and British English.
  • Plug socket: Another term emphasizing the point where a plug is inserted.
Related Phrases
  • Three-prong outlet: An outlet designed to accept a plug with three pins, including a ground connection for safety.
    • Modern appliances often require a three-prong outlet.
  • GFCI outlet (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter): A special type of safety outlet used in areas like bathrooms and kitchens to prevent electric shock.
    • The building code requires a GFCI outlet near the kitchen sink.
electric outlet

A child plugs a lamp into the electric outlet.

Noun
  1. receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices

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