Looking for the meaning of the word BLACKOUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLACKOUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Blackout
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈblakaʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a period when all lights must be turned out or covered to prevent them being seen by the enemy during an air raid
Short Definition:period when no lights may show
Examples:- people found it difficult to travel in the blackout
- she peered out through the blackout curtains
Definition:
a temporary loss of consciousness
Short Definition:temporary loss of consciousness
Examples:- she was suffering from blackouts
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