merchandise vs outlet

merchandise and outlet both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
merchandise	Yes	No	Yes	No
outlet	Yes	No	No	No

merchandise (noun)	outlet (noun)
items for sale to the individual consumer	activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups	an opening that permits escape or release
	a place of business for retailing goods
	receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices

merchandise (verb)	outlet (verb)
engage in the trade of