Looking for the meaning of the word BROWNOUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BROWNOUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Brownout
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1940s: after blackout
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbraʊnaʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a reduction in or restriction on the availability of electrical power in a particular area
Short Definition:partial blackout
Examples:- the cities are experiencing brownouts as air conditioners are switched into overdrive
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