outlet vs electric receptacle

outlet and electric receptacle both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

outlet (noun)	electric receptacle (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