Definition of Backlog

work that has piled up

Examples of Backlog in a sentence

The secretary had a backlog of a hundred documents that needed to be filed before the end of the day.  🔊

The fashion designer’s handbags were so popular that the company had a backlog of over a thousand orders.  🔊

After her accident, she had a backlog of makeup assignments and tests to complete before the end of the school year.  🔊

A backlog of cold cases at the police department had detectives working overtime for months.  🔊

The family came home to a backlog of chores and errands that needed to be completed before the new school year started.  🔊

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