noun

blackouts

BLA-kowts

Blackouts (noun) means plural of blackout: instances of lost power, lost consciousness, or suppressed information. Example: “Rolling blackouts hit the region during the heatwave.”

noun

Plural of blackout: instances of lost power, lost consciousness, or suppressed information.

"Rolling blackouts hit the region during the heatwave."

How to use blackouts

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In plain EnglishMore than one blackout, whether power outages, memory lapses, or news suppressions.

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Rolling _____ hit the region during the heatwave.

Rhymes for blackouts

Scouts hereabouts whereabouts thereabouts

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blackouts” mean?

The word “blackouts” means plural of blackout: instances of lost power, lost consciousness, or suppressed information. In plain terms, more than one blackout, whether power outages, memory lapses, or news suppressions.

How do you pronounce “blackouts”?

“Blackouts” is pronounced BLA-kowts (/ˈblækaʊts/ in IPA).

How do you use “blackouts” in a sentence?

Here is “blackouts” used in a sentence: “Rolling blackouts hit the region during the heatwave.”

What part of speech is “blackouts”?

“Blackouts” is a noun.