Brownout (noun)

  1. A temporary reduction in voltage in an electrical power supply.
  2. A period of time during which a city or region experiences a shortage of electricity.

Origin:

1930s: from brown + out.

Examples:

  1. The brownout caused the lights to flicker and the computer to shut down.
  2. During the brownout, the factory had to shut down all non-essential machinery.
  3. We experienced a brownout during the heat wave, which caused power outages.
  4. The brownout caused the elevator to get stuck between floors.
  5. The brownout lasted for several hours, causing widespread inconvenience.
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