adj
leftover
adj
1
Remaining after the rest has been used or eaten.
"She used the leftover vegetables to make a soup."
noun
1
Food or material remaining after a meal or event.
"We had last night's leftovers for lunch today."
How to Use Leftover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething extra that's left after the main portion is used, especially food.
Common pairings
leftover food
leftover pizza
reheat the leftovers
Word Forms
leftovers plural
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Etymology
Formed from left ("remaining") plus over ("extra, in excess").