A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination

To experience a partial loss of vision having the characteristics of a brownout, to suffer a brownout.

Alternative spelling of brownout

A type of beer characterised by its brown colour and rich malty, hoppy flavour with hints of caramel.

plural of brown ale

(uncountable) A variety of brown to red-brown sandstone once popular as a building material. / (countable) A row house built of brownstone, especially in New York City.

an eye of which the iris is brown / (vulgar, slang) the anus

consumer electronics equipment for entertainment, such as televisions and music centres / unbleached cotton textiles / (beverage industry) spirits which are brown in colour, such as whiskey

A sauce made by the addition of stock to a heated and browned mixture of butter and flour. / (Britain, Ireland) Any of many brands of bottled sauce based on malt vinegar, fruit and spices. / Gravy.

(informal) The British Army's Land Pattern Musket or any of its derivatives, standard-issue weapons for British soldiers in the American Revolution.