back number
The term "back number" can describe either a previous issue of a publication or something outdated.
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Definition
B2Publications
(general)A previous issue of a magazine, newspaper, or other periodical.
Example
- I found the article I was looking for in a back number of the magazine.
C1Informal
(slang)Someone or something that is considered old-fashioned or out of date.
Example
- He's such a back number; he still listens to music on vinyl records.
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