noun
Uncommon
leftovers
LEFT-oh-verz
Leftovers (noun) means Food that remains uneaten after a meal and is kept to be eaten later. Example: “We had last night's leftovers for lunch.”
noun
1
Food that remains uneaten after a meal and is kept to be eaten later.
"We had last night's leftovers for lunch."
"She put the leftovers in the fridge."
"There were plenty of leftovers after the party."
How to use leftovers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe food left over after a meal.
When to use it
It is an everyday, neutral word.
Memory tip
People nearly always say leftovers in the plural when they mean food.
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Common pairings
reheat the leftovers
eat the leftovers
fridge full of leftovers
turkey leftovers
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Etymology
Leftovers is the plural form of leftover.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for leftovers
See all rhymes for leftovers →Frequently asked questions
What are leftovers?
Leftovers are the food that is not eaten at a meal and is saved for later.
Is leftovers singular or plural?
Leftovers is the plural of leftover. It is normally used in the plural when talking about food.
Can you freeze leftovers?
Many cooked foods can be frozen, but it depends on the dish, so check storage advice for the particular food.
What is the meaning of leftovers?
"leftovers" (noun) means food that remains uneaten after a meal and is kept to be eaten later.
