outlet vs electric outlet

outlet and electric outlet both are nouns.

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

As nouns, outlet and electric outlet are synonyms defined as:

outlet and electric outlet: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices

Other synonyms of outlet include electric receptacle, electrical outlet, wall plug, wall socket.

outlet (noun)	electric outlet (noun)
activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion	receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
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