Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of back burner  [ˈbækˌbreɪ kɪŋ]  

Translate back burner to



Definition of 'back burner' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) back burner
a condition of low priority or temporary deferment:
issues put on the back burner until after the election.

Etymology:  (1945–50)

Definition of 'back burner' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) back burner
reduced priority
"dozens of cases were put on the back burner"

'back burner' - Nearby Entries  

back brace  back breaker  back burner  back channel  back-channel  backbreaking  backchat  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"back burner." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 31 May. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/back burner


Alternative search options for 'back burner'   
Search for Synonyms for 'back burner'
Quotes containing the term 'back burner'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'back burner'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'back burner'
Search for 'back burner' on Search back burner on Amazon.com! & Search back burner on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'back burner'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'back burner'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!