backorder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An order that cannot be currently filled or shipped, but is requested nonetheless for when the item becomes available again.
verb
  1. To place such an order

Word forms

backorder backorders back order backordering backordered

Etymology

From back + order.

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