leavings

plural noun

leav·​ings ˈlē-viŋz 

: remnants, residue

Synonyms of leavings

• rest
• remainder

Examples of leavings in a Sentence

the leavings of the banquet were packed up and delivered to a shelter for the homeless

Recent Examples on the Web

Its glittering sea, forests, wildlife, rocky promontories, troves of ancient leavings and legacies — seep into human doings, as palpable and breathing as all its denizens. — Joan Frank, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022

Such leavings have been studied for more than 10 years in people to better understand diet and health. — Andrew Curry, Science | AAAS, 25 Aug. 2021

Future archaeologists examining the leavings of the 21st century will likely find scads of toxic crud, along with plenty of plastic trash. — Sam Kean, Science | AAAS, 2 July 2021

Officers said her basement was covered in hay, rabbit food and other leavings related to the animals. — Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 17 May 2021

What goes into human mouths must come out, and the leavings can offer a glimpse into ancient lifestyles. — Charles Choi, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leavings

plural noun

leav·​ings ˈlē-viŋz 

: things remaining