SINCE 1828
back-ordered
adjective
back-or·dered
| \ ˈbak-ˈȯr-dərd
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Definition of back-ordered
: 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 She looked for generic brands of the medicine, but found they were back-ordered or unavailable for purchase.— Kara Driscoll
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