adj
Uncommon
leftover
Leftover (adj) means remaining after the rest has been used or eaten. Example: “She used the leftover vegetables to make a soup.”
adj
1
Remaining after the rest has been used or eaten.
"She used the leftover vegetables to make a soup."
noun
1
Food or material remaining after a meal or event.
"We had last night's leftovers for lunch today."
"The entire wheel of cheese is a leftover from the party."
How to use leftover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething extra that's left after the main portion is used, especially food.
Common pairings
leftover food
leftover pizza
reheat the leftovers
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Word forms
- Plural
- leftovers
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Etymology
Formed from left ("remaining") plus over ("extra, in excess").
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Rhymes for leftover
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What does “leftover” mean?
The word “leftover” means remaining after the rest has been used or eaten. In plain terms, something extra that's left after the main portion is used, especially food.
How do you use “leftover” in a sentence?
Here is “leftover” used in a sentence: “She used the leftover vegetables to make a soup.”
What part of speech is “leftover”?
Depending on how it is used, “leftover” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “leftover” a common word?
“Leftover” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “leftover” have?
“Leftover” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: remaining after the rest has been used or eaten.
