Intermediate Emergencies & Problems

Power Outage

/ˈpaʊə ˈaʊtɪdʒ/ noun

Meaning

A temporary loss of electrical power supply.

हिंदी मेंबिजली आपूर्ति की एक अस्थायी हानि।

Example Sentences

“The power outage lasted three hours.”

यह बिजली कटौती तीन घंटे तक चली।

“A storm caused the power outage.”

एक तूफान के कारण बिजली कटौती हुई।

⚠ Common Mistake

British English often just says "power cut" instead of "power outage" — both mean the same thing.

Good to Know

Synonyms
power cut, blackout
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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