Definition of Blackout
Blackout
Black·out


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(noun)
A period of complete darkness, often due to a power failure caused a blackout.

e.g. The storm caused a blackout in the entire city.

(noun)
a malfunction of electrical power supply;

e.g. The last blackout I experienced happened at night and lasted for hours so I had to light a bunch of candles to see in the darkness it caused.

(noun)
dark curtains put up in windows in order to cover light;

e.g. I have blackout curtains to help me sleep by blocking out the sun during the day.



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