English Explanatory Dictionary

outage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply.
  2. The amount of something lost in storage or transportation.

Pronunciation

/ˈaʊ.tɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outage.wav [ˈaʊ.ɾɪd͡ʒ] /ˈaʊ.təd͡ʒ/ /ˈæɔ.tɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈæɔ.ɾɪd͡ʒ]

Word forms

outage outages

Etymology

From out + -age, on the model of shortage.

Synonyms

blackout power cut

Related words

blackout brownout dropout power cut

Derived words

power outage sun outage
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