noun
seconds
SEH-kuhndz
noun
1
An additional helping of food at a meal.
"The stew was so good that everyone went back for seconds."
2
Goods sold at a discount because of minor flaws.
"The outlet store sells factory seconds at half price."
How to Use Seconds
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an extra helping of food, or slightly flawed goods sold cheaply.
Common pairings
go back for seconds
factory seconds
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The stew was so good that everyone went back for _____.