Definition of leftover
1 : something that remains unused or unconsumed; especially : leftover food served at a later meal —usually used in plural
2 : an anachronistic survival : vestige
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Examples of leftover in a Sentence
Are we having leftovers again?
The law is a leftover from earlier times.
1866
First Known Use of leftover
1866
leftover
Definition of leftover
: not consumed or used leftover food leftover space
1864
First Known Use of leftover
1864
LEFTOVER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of leftover for English Language Learners
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leftovers : food that has not been finished at a meal and that is often served at another meal
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: a thing that remains after something is finished or ended
LEFTOVER Defined for Kids
leftover
playDefinition of leftover for Students
: something (as food) left over We had leftovers for supper.
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