holdover

American  

[hohld-oh-ver] / ˈhoʊldˌoʊ vər /

noun

1. a person or thing remaining from a former period.

2. Printing. overset that can be kept for future use.

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Etymology

Origin of holdover

1885–1890, noun use of verb phrase hold over

Example Sentences

He suggested a “three-prong approach” to contextualizing the topic of “holdover” fires.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of that reputation for risk is a holdover from the financial crisis, when lending standards were significantly looser than now.

From Barron's

Miran can stay on as a holdover until a successor is confirmed, but that seat is spoken for—it is the vehicle for installing the new chair.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday afternoon, sporadic vuvuzela toots and car horns could still be heard downtown, although unclear whether a holdover from the prior night's celebrations or in anticipation of the team's forthcoming arrival.

From Barron's

Officials say “holdover fires” — those that remain dormant for days, weeks or months before restarting —aren’t uncommon.

From Los Angeles Times