back-ordered
adjective
back-or·dered
ˈbak-ˈȯr-dərd 
: ordered for purchase or delivery but not yet available : placed on back order
a list of back-ordered merchandise
The LX450 is back-ordered at many Lexus dealers.—
Michael Shnayerson
Michael ShnayersonShe looked for generic brands of the medicine, but found they were back-ordered or unavailable for purchase.—Kara Driscoll
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“Back-ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back-ordered. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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