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back order — An order for goods that are temporarily out of stock and will be supplied when available

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: An order for goods that are temporarily out of stock and will be supplied when available

Pronunciation (IPA): /bæk ˈɔːrdər/

Example Sentences

  • The gaming console was so popular that it went on back order within hours of release.
  • My wedding dress is on back order, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed it arrives before the ceremony!
  • The company is working overtime to fill all the back orders from Black Friday sales.

back order

NOUN

[/bæk ˈɔːrdər/]

An order for goods that are temporarily out of stock and will be supplied when available

a store clerk points apologetically at empty shelves behind the counter while holding a clipboard. A disappointed customer stands across from the clerk looking at the vacant display area. The clerk writes down the customer's information on the clipboard to record their request. The empty shelves show where popular items should be displayed but are completely bare. Other customers in the background also wait hopefully while pointing at vacant spots on shelves. an order being taken for goods that are temporarily out of stock and will be supplied when available
💡 Concept

a store clerk points apologetically at empty shelves behind the counter while holding a clipboard. A disappointed customer stands across from the clerk looking at the vacant display area. The clerk writes down the customer's information on the clipboard to record their request. The empty shelves show where popular items should be displayed but are completely bare. Other customers in the background also wait hopefully while pointing at vacant spots on shelves. an order being taken for goods that are temporarily out of stock and will be supplied when available

He reports the back order on his recorder while the warehouse stays in disorder!
🎵 Rhyme

He reports the back order on his recorder while the warehouse stays in disorder!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bæk ˈɔːrdər/
🇬🇧 UK/bæk ˈɔːdə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootback order

🎵Rhyme

recorderdisorderborder
recorder
disorder
border

🔗Collocations

on back order
back order items
place on back order
back order status
fill back orders
clear back orders
back order list

📝Examples

“The gaming console was so popular that it went on back order within hours of release.”

😄 Fun example

“My wedding dress is on back order, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed it arrives before the ceremony!”

“The company is working overtime to fill all the back orders from Black Friday sales.”

😄 Fun example

“He ordered a pizza with extra cheese, but even that simple request ended up on back order during the Super Bowl!”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

backlogpending orderdelayed orderwaiting listdeferred order

Antonyms

in stockavailableimmediate delivery

Related

inventorystocksupply chainorder fulfillmentrestock

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