powercut

noun

UK /ˈpaʊə.kʌt/

US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ.kʌt/

A powercut is when the electricity stops working for a while.

We used candles during the powercut because all the lights went out.

SYNONYMS

blackout outage power failure electricity cut power loss

RELATED WORDS

electricity blackout generator candle fuse

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A planned stoppage of electricity by the power company for repairs.

The powercut is scheduled from nine to noon on Tuesday.

3. A sudden loss of power that stops machines and computers.

The powercut shut down the whole factory for an hour.

4. A short interruption in a broadcast or signal.

Viewers saw a brief powercut in the live feed.