Back Burner Definition

noun
A state of temporary suspension, low priority, etc.
Webster's New World

A section of a stove used to keep some pots warm while one focuses on others.

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(idiomatic) A state of low urgency; a state of low current importance.
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adjective

(idiomatic) Having low urgency; not currently important.

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Other Word Forms of Back Burner

Noun

Singular:
back burner
Plural:
back-burners

Back Burner Sentence Examples

  • It also marks the beginning of another part of life's journey as the retiree looks forward to spending relaxing days pursuing interests often put on the back burner during his working years.

  • You don't have to put your creativity on the back burner while you learn a craft.

  • And there you have it; six little pictures that effectively stunned the news departments and put what others would consider far more important stories on the back burner.

  • Fuel efficiency was once again placed on the back burner.

  • For card-carrying members of American Express, problems can be on the back burner with the different benefits offered by the company.

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