left·over
ˈleft-ˌō-vər 
1
: something that remains unused or unconsumed
especially
: leftover food served at a later meal
—usually used in plural
2
: an anachronistic survival : vestige
: not consumed or used
leftover food
leftover space
Examples of leftover in a Sentence
Noun
Are we having leftovers again?
The law is a leftover from earlier times.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Don't burn leftover food or trash on the grill.
—AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The 1964 discovery of the leftover glow from the Big Bang was initially thought to be from bird poop.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
How Long Is Leftover Jarred Pickle Juice Good For?
Stored in the refrigerator with the lid screwed on tightly, leftover pickle juice should be fine to use for up to two months.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Don't burn leftover food or trash on the grill.
—AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leftover. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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