leftover
noun
Usually leftovers. food remaining uneaten at the end of a meal, especially when saved for later use.
leftovers
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pluralof leftover.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
When you put food leftovers outside the house for collection, what do you think you are doing?
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The next time you finish a jar of olives, don’t think of the liquid at the bottom as leftovers.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Another reader stores leftovers and produce in Mason jars or reusable silicone bags instead of disposable zip-top bags.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Our uncle was always scavenging our refrigerator for leftovers that my mom would toss if she got to it first.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
