Back Order

Pronunciation: /bæk ˈɔːrdər/

Definitions of back order

noun a situation in which a product is not currently available for immediate delivery but can be ordered for future delivery

Example Sentences

A1 I placed an order online, but it is currently on back order.

A2 The store informed me that the item I wanted is on back order.

B1 The company apologized for the back order situation and offered a refund.

B2 Due to high demand, the product is on back order for the next few weeks.

C1 The back order delay caused inconvenience for many customers.

C2 The company's supply chain issues led to multiple items being on back order.

Examples of back order in a Sentence

formal The product is currently on back order and will be shipped as soon as it becomes available.

informal Sorry, but your item is on back order so it might take a little longer to arrive.

slang They ran out of stock so my order got put on back order.

figurative His patience was on back order as he waited for her to make up her mind.

Grammatical Forms of back order

• past tense: back ordered
• plural: back orders
• comparative: more back ordered
• superlative: most back ordered
• present tense: back orders
• future tense: will back order
• perfect tense: have back ordered
• continuous tense: is back ordering
• singular: back order
• positive degree: back order
• infinitive: to back order
• gerund: back ordering
• participle: back ordered

Origin and Evolution of back order

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'back order' originated in the context of inventory management in the business world.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to an order for goods that cannot be immediately fulfilled due to lack of stock, the term 'back order' has evolved to encompass a wider range of industries and products where demand exceeds supply, leading to delays in delivery.