C1nounbusinesswork
US/ˈbæk.ɔːr.dər/
UK/ˈbæk.ɔː.də/
an order for goods that are out of stock now and will be sent later
In context
The blue model is on backorder until the end of the month.
We placed a backorder for fifty chairs when the warehouse ran out.
You will receive a backorder notice by email if an item is unavailable.
Words that go with backorder
noun + preposition
- on backorderSeveral items in your cart are on backorder.
verb + noun
- place a backorderYou can place a backorder and pay when the item ships.
- fill a backorderThe supplier filled the backorder within two weeks.
- ship a backorderWe will ship the backorder as soon as stock arrives.
noun + noun
- backorder noticeCheck your inbox for the backorder notice.
- backorder statusThe website shows the backorder status of each product.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
in backorderCorrect: on backorder