back issue
Plural
back issues
1
an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper
A back issue refers to a previous edition of a publication, such as a newspaper, magazine, or journal, that has already been published and is no longer part of the current issue. Back issues can often be purchased or accessed through archives or libraries, allowing readers to review past articles, stories, or advertisements. They provide a record of the publication's history and may be valuable for research or reference purposes.
- The library has a vast collection of back issues of popular magazines for patrons to borrow.
- The bookstore sells back issues of vintage comics, allowing collectors to complete their collections.
- I subscribed to the online archive service to access back issues of academic journals for my research.
- The newspaper website offers digital access to back issues dating back several decades.
- The magazine editor decided to reprint a back issue featuring a popular article due to high demand from readers.
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