electric outlet

Wall power source

An electric outlet is a socket in a wall or floor where electrical devices can be plugged in to draw power.

Also called an outlet, power outlet, or electrical outlet.

In British English, the standard term is socket or power point.

There's an electric outlet behind the couch if you need to charge your phone.

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circuit panel · fuse box · wiring · circuit breaker · ground fault · surge protector · receptacle · power strip · conduit · wall socket · transformer · insulation material · wiring harness · adapter · USB port · wall plate · extension cord

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electrical flow direction

electric outletplug

Something that blocks openings

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power availability

electric outletoff-grid

Without utility connections

powerless

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G