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.

Wiktionary
(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.

  • It was strange how quickly the trials and fears of the day could be put on the back burner with a couple of swigs of amber liquid.

  • His own brass quintet is still on the back burner!

  • His own brass quintet is still on the back burner !

  • In order to get well, he pulled out of previous planned appearances and put his career on the back burner and focused on his health.

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Words Starting With

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RERNER

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