the remainder

noun

: the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.

Most of the students left today and the remainder will leave tomorrow.

—often + of

The players will be suspended for the remainder of the season.

Examples of the remainder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crude oil is estimated to make up just over 70% of total oil flows through the waterway each year, with petroleum products accounting for the remainder. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Disney only has a 43% stake in the company which owns the resort itself with the remainder in Shendi's hands. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The changes will happen over the course of the next year, with about 1,600 layoffs happening today and the remainder being spread out over the next 12 months or so. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

The flight crew reportedly restrained him for the remainder of the flight. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for the remainder

• attainder