Definitions for blackout
blackout
black·out
Spelling: [blak-out]
IPA: /ˈblækˌaʊt/
Blackout is a 8 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.
You can make 241 anagrams from letters in blackout (abcklotu).
Definitions for blackout
noun
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the extinguishing or concealment of all visible lights in a city, military post, etc., usually as a precaution against air raids.
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a period during a massive power failure when the lack of electricity for illumination results in utter darkness except from emergency sources, as candles.
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Theater.
the extinguishing of all stage lights, as in closing a vaudeville skit or separating the scenes of a play.
Also called blackout skit. a skit ending in a blackout.
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Pathology.
temporary loss of consciousness or vision:
a period of total memory loss, as one induced by an accident or prolonged alcoholic drinking:
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a brief, passing lapse of memory:
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complete stoppage of a communications medium, as by a strike, catastrophe, electrical storm, etc.:
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a stoppage, suppression, or obliteration:
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a period during which a special sales offer, fare rate, or other bargain is not available:
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Radio and Television. a prohibition that is imposed on the broadcasting of an event and has the purpose of encouraging or ensuring ticket sales.
Origin of blackout
First recorded in 1910-15; noun use of verb phrase black out