receptacle vs outlet

outlet vs receptacle

receptacle and outlet both are nouns.

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

As nouns, outlet is a hyponym of receptacle; that is, outlet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than receptacle:

receptacle: an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
outlet: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices

Other hyponyms of receptacle include outlet box, expansion slot, slot, socket, electric outlet, electric receptacle, electrical outlet, wall plug, wall socket.

receptacle (noun)	outlet (noun)
a container that is used to put or keep things in	activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert	an opening that permits escape or release
enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts	a place of business for retailing goods
	receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices

Difference between receptacle and outlet

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