Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tailback
noun
/ˈteɪl.bæk/
Definition
A tailback is a situation where a line of vehicles is stuck in traffic, often formed when the road becomes congested.
Examples
- There was a significant tailback on the highway due to construction work.
- We got stuck in a tailback for over an hour during rush hour.
- The tailback was so long that it stretched for miles.
Meaning
The term ‘tailback’ refers to a queue or long line of vehicles that forms because traffic is unable to flow freely, typically due to an obstruction or slow movement ahead.
Synonyms
- traffic jam
- congestion
- queue
