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Term: back-number

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person or thing that is outdated or no longer fashionable.

Example Sentence 1: Don't wear that back-number outfit to the party; it's so old-fashioned.

Sense 2: An old or past issue of a magazine, newspaper, or publication.

Example Sentence 2: I found a back-number of my favorite magazine from three years ago in the attic.

Sense 3: A previously issued but unsold item or product, typically referring to books or music.

Example Sentence 3: Bookstores often have a clearance section with back-numbers of books at discounted prices.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to something outdated or no longer current.

Example Sentence 1: The fashion industry constantly changes, making last season's styles back-number.

Sense 2: Referring to a previously released and unsold item or product, typically books or music.

Example Sentence 2: The bookstore is offering a sale on back-number books that didn't sell during the holiday season.

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