# phantom energy

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The energy that is lost due to standby electronic activity of equipment that is "off", on standby or sleep mode.

## Etymology
From phantom + energy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phantom-energy