noun๐ShareA period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination"When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs."utilityenergyelectrictechnologyChat 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."medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat 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."governmentservicepoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night""During the summer heatwave, the city experienced several brownouts, forcing many businesses to close early." "utilityenergydisasterelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA blackout, regardless of time of day.""The city experienced several brownouts last summer, causing flickering lights and disruptions to our work." "utilitydisasterenergyelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
