windoutage
nounUK /ˈwɪndˌaʊtɪdʒ/
US /ˈwɪndˌaʊtɪdʒ/
A windoutage is when strong wind knocks out the power so the lights go off.
The storm caused a windoutage, so we used candles all evening.
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2. A break in service caused by windy weather.
The ferry schedule had a windoutage because of the gale.
3. A short time when wind stops blowing and turbines make no power.
The wind farm reported a windoutage during the calm afternoon.
4. A shutdown of an outdoor event because of high winds.
The fair had a windoutage and closed its tents early.