Brownout
Pronunciation: /ˈbraʊˌnaʊt/
Brownout (noun)
- A short period when electricity is reduced or turned off in some areas.
- A situation where light is dimmed, making it hard to see clearly.
Examples
- A brownout can disrupt daily activities and cause inconvenience.
- A brownout can make driving difficult due to reduced visibility.
Common collocations: experience a brownout, cause a brownout, face a brownout, create a brownout