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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Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
What is the appropriate etiquette for party leftovers brought by a guest?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 July 2025
Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The size and juiciness of lemons can vary; save any leftover lemon for another use.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Noun
This set of four containers is ideal for leftovers or meal prep.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
What is the appropriate etiquette for party leftovers brought by a guest?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 July 2025
Adjective
Reheat your leftover pasta and freshen it up with fresh herbs and good Parmesan cheese.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The size and juiciness of lemons can vary; save any leftover lemon for another use.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leftover. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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