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backlist
[ bak-list ]
/ ˈbækˌlɪst /
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noun
the books that a publisher has kept in print over several years, as distinguished from newly issued titles.
adjective
Also backlisted. placed or maintained on a backlist.
verb (used with object)
to place on a backlist.
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How to use backlist in a sentence
Though Netflix boasts strong brand recognition, both in the gaming world and in general, its thin backlist of original games is unlikely to entice core gamers.
Netflix’s new vp of game development Mike Verdu brings much-needed skillsets|Alexander Lee|July 27, 2021|DigidayThe motto of this column is that the backlist is for weenies.
British Dictionary definitions for backlist
backlist
/ (ˈbækˌlɪst) /
noun
a publisher's previously published books that are still availableSee also front list, mid-list
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