[broun-out] 
| 1. | the elimination of some or reduction of all electric lights of a city, esp. as a precaution against attack in time of war. |
| 2. | any curtailment of electric power, as by a severe storm. |
| brown·out (broun'out') n. A reduction or cutback in electric power, especially as a result of a shortage, a mechanical failure, or overuse by consumers. [brown + (black)out.] |
