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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fallback

/ˈfɔːlbæk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fallback mean?

noun, verb

A backup plan or option that is used when the primary plan or option fails. A person or thing that can be relied on to provide support or assistance in case of need.

Example

"The company had a fallback plan in place in case the new software failed to launch on time."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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