Leftover
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Leftover is an adjective meaning Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve.
Meaning
Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve.
More Meanings
- Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
- (chiefly in the plural, usually of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.
Example Sentences
Not leftovers again!
The entire wheel of cheese is a leftover from the party.
Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?
It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.
Word Forms
- left over
- left-over
- leftovers
Synonyms for leftover
Depending on context, synonyms include oddment, remnant, odd, left, remaining, left over.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include remnant, left over, remaining, left, odd, unexhausted.
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