noun phrase · neutral
retail outlet
/rɪˈteɪl ˈaʊtˌlɛt/re·TAIL·OUT·let
a shop or store where goods are sold directly to consumers
Examples
“They opened a new retail outlet in the city centre.”
“This retail outlet specialises in sports equipment.”
“The company distributes its products through multiple retail outlets.”
Band 8 sentence
“The new retail outlet has attracted many customers because it offers competitive prices and convenient parking.”
Collocations
- new retail outlet
- retail outlet for electronics
Word family
Common mistakes
retailor shop→retailer / retail outlet
retail outlet's→retail outlet
Say it for a higher band
5store→6retail store→7+retail outlet
Synonyms
store
shop
Easily confused
outlet store
“The company opened an outlet store to sell last season's items.”
wholesale outlet
“The wholesale outlet supplies goods to small retailers.”
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