noun🔗ShareA temporary loss of consciousness."During the soccer game, the player suffered a blackout and fell to the ground. "medicinephysiologybodysensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA temporary loss of memory."After the blackout during the storm, Sarah had a blackout about what she did the previous hour. "medicinemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn instance of censorship, especially a temporary one."media blackout"mediapoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.""The repairs at the Koeberg Power Station in the Western Cape were on schedule for completion in the third week of May. This follows huge blackouts related to the problems at the power supplier since November. Weekend Argus May 13/14 2006 p.5."utilitydisasterenergyelectrictechnologyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings as imposed during World War II."During the blackout, the streets were very dark, and families stayed inside their houses. "warhistorygovernmentmilitarydisastereventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
