left·over
ˈleft-ˌō-vər 
1
: something that remains unused or unconsumed
especially
: leftover food served at a later meal
—usually used in plural
2
: an anachronistic survival : vestige
: not consumed or used
leftover food
leftover space
Examples of leftover in a Sentence
Noun
Are we having leftovers again?
The law is a leftover from earlier times.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
After spending hours crafting a meal, storing leftovers should be the easy part.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
In the middle of it all is the playfully gruff Coopersmith, greeting customers with hugs and handshakes, maybe an invitation for some leftover birthday cake.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
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Noun
How to Store Cheesy Garlic Rolls Store leftover rolls in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
After spending hours crafting a meal, storing leftovers should be the easy part.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Adjective
Not only will this reduce water waste, but that leftover water contains nutrients that can boost plant growth and even help seeds germinate faster.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
In the middle of it all is the playfully gruff Coopersmith, greeting customers with hugs and handshakes, maybe an invitation for some leftover birthday cake.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for leftover
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leftover. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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