Brownout Definition

brounout

brownouts

noun

brownouts

A dimming or partial elimination of lights in a city, as during an electric power shortage.

Webster's New World

A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.

When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs.

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On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly.

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Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.

Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession.

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Other Word Forms of Brownout

Singular:

brownout

Plural:

brownouts

brown (black)out

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
brown +‎ out

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