Synonyms for

Blackout

Verb / ˈblæˌkaʊt / Another word for blackout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A period of time when the electricity supply to a particular area or building is interrupted.

Synonyms & similar words

brownout amnesia memoryloss dimout brownout lights-out eclipse darkness dimming extinguishment oblivion amnesia

Synonyms by register

Formal

power failure electrical outage cessation of light

Informal

lights out power cut going dark

Literary

oblivion darkness gloom

Antonyms

illumination brightness visibility clarity daylight exposure

Common collocations

  • power blackout
  • city blackout
  • widespread blackout
  • sudden blackout
  • total blackout
  • prevent a blackout
  • cause a blackout
  • recover from a blackout

Word family

noun blackout
verb black out

Usage note

As a noun, 'blackout' often refers to a loss of electrical power. As a verb phrase, 'black out' can also mean to lose consciousness or to censor information.

Example sentences

  1. Yesterday, there was a blackout in the entire city.
  2. During the thunderstorm, there was a blackout at our house.
  3. The blackout lasted for three hours.
  4. The concert was cancelled because of a blackout.
  5. The hospital had a backup generator to use during the blackout.

Quotes

  • The blackout will not be televised.
  • I had a blackout once, but it was from drinking too much water.
  • It's always darkest before the blackout.

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