noun๐ShareA period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination"When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs."utilityenergytechnicalelectronicselectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareTemporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision."On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly."medicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareTemporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions."Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession."governmentserviceorganizationjobpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night""The school was dismissed early because of a daytime brownout that dimmed the lights and made it hard to see the whiteboards." "utilityenergydisastertechnicalelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA blackout, regardless of time of day.""The air conditioner shut off suddenly during the afternoon brownout, making the classroom very hot." "utilitydisasterenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
