Meaning & use
blackout
A period when electric lighting or power fails or is deliberately switched off over an area.
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The storm caused a citywide blackout that lasted through the night.
Soldiers practiced a blackout drill, covering every window so no light could be seen.
A note on using this word
"Blackout" also refers to a temporary loss of memory or consciousness, common in medical or drinking contexts.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A temporary loss of consciousness or memory.
After hitting his head, he suffered a brief blackout and could not recall the accident.
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