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/ˈaʊtɪd͡ʒ/ · out·age
noun
  1. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply. The city was plunged into darkness due to a widespread power outage.
  2. The amount of something lost in storage or transportation. The company suffered a significant outage of goods during the shipment to the new warehouse.
Did you know? The term 'outage' gained widespread usage in the 20th century with the advent of modern electrical grids and the increasing reliance on electricity for daily life.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026