backlog
noun
a reserve or accumulation, as of stock, work, or business.
backlogs
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pluralof backlog.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Last week, hundreds of ticket holders were reportedly turned away due to backlogs when the museum closed early for a private event.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Some people reported waits of up to two hours, while hundreds of ticket holders were reportedly turned away due to backlogs when the museum closed early last week due to a private event.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
He said it is important to reduce visa backlogs and modernize the immigration system to meet the needs of our economy and support employers and legal immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The company said products are moving through its distribution network at or above normal levels as the Marlborough, Mass., company works to fulfill customer orders, reduce backlogs and accelerate the delivery of products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
After the dishes were out of the way Pat built a huge fire with three great backlogs one above another and slanting back to keep them from rolling down.
From The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
