power cut

noun

1. a temporary interruption or reduction in the supply of electrical power to a particular area Sometimes shortened tocut

Example Sentences

Eleven children were among those killed by a separate Russian strike on Sumy late on Sunday, which saw the region’s power cut off and over 400 people evacuated.

From BBC

In Ukraine's south, the city of Mykolaiv was among the worst hit, with at least two people killed and several injured, while the Black Sea port of Odesa experienced a city-wide power cut.

From BBC

The sign, advising what to do in a power cut, was in English as well - but the company said it would make sure its bilingual signs were shown in the right places in future.

From BBC

Which translates to: "In a power cut, call us on 105, no matter who you pay your bill to."

From BBC

More than 65,000 utility customers across the Southland had power cut as of Wednesday afternoon “due to heightened wildfire risk,” according to the utility.

From Los Angeles Times