Backlog

Quick meaning: Backlog is a noun meaning A large log to burn at the back of a fire.

Meaning

A large log to burn at the back of a fire.

More Meanings

1. A reserve source or supply.
2. An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
3. A log containing text previously read, as in text-based video games or chat rooms.
4. (ambitransitive) To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog

Example Sentences

He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk.

Kyle purchased a new one despite having a backlog of video games that he hasn't played.

While she was preparing my breakfast, I chopped off a backlog and put it on the fire,[…]

He threw it on the fire for a back-log, first scraping the live coals and ashes to a heap for his damper.

Word Forms

• backlogs
• backlogging
• backlogged

Synonyms for backlog

Depending on context, synonyms include stockpile, log, reserve.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include log, stockpile, reserve, dam, logjam, roll-up.

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