Meaning of the word "Power Outage" in English

What does "Power Outage" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Power Outage

US /ˈpaʊər ˈaʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈpaʊər ˈaʊtɪdʒ/

Noun

a period when the electric power supply is interrupted

Example:
The entire neighborhood experienced a power outage last night.
We need to prepare for a potential power outage during the storm.