backlog

Intermediate

/ˈbæk.lɑːɡ/

noun
a large number of things you have to do or deal with that has increased over a period of time

backlog in a sentence

  • “A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work.”
  • “She has a three-week backlog of work.”
  • “a backlog of orders”
  • “a growing / huge backlog”

What does “backlog” mean?

backlog (noun) means a large number of things you have to do or deal with that has increased over a period of time. It is pronounced /ˈbæk.lɑːɡ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "backlog" mean?
backlog (noun) means: a large number of things you have to do or deal with that has increased over a period of time
How do you pronounce "backlog"?
"backlog" is pronounced /ˈbæk.lɑːɡ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "backlog" in a sentence?
Here is "backlog" used in a sentence: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work.

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