leftover
Americannoun
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leftovers
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Usually leftovers. food remaining uneaten at the end of a meal, especially when saved for later use.
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anything left or remaining from a larger amount; remainder.
adjective
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adjective
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Etymology
Origin of leftover
1890–95; noun use of verb phrase left over; see left 2
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The fibrous leftover from beer production also serves as a "local alternative," Munk said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
That will likely lead to leftover computing power that Microsoft can monetize through third-party apps and customers, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
There were no more lines for many different Dudamel T-shirts, just leftover Hollywood Bowl ones, and no wait for popcorn or ice cream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Having feeders full of seeds and leftover meat will attract more birds.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
I entered the kitchen to rinse out the pots, starting with the leftover Lebanon and Cairo sauces.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Since then, the leftovers have emerged over the Atlantic and been scooped up by a powerful jet stream.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“They’re going to interact with the remnants and leftovers of Rachel, especially its moisture, and kind of form a new system that’s going to move over our area,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
They programmed several types of yeast, including baker's yeast, to take molecules derived from plastic and agricultural leftovers and convert them into proteins, vitamins, and flavoring compounds.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Chemed said it buys sports tickets for business purposes and that its CEO, a "huge sports fan," sometimes uses leftovers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
And I definitely didn’t need to bring home leftovers, since Mom’s still cooking like a madwoman.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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