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.