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

Ellison had offered a package valued at about $19 per share, with only 60 percent of that in cash, and the remainder in stock. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

But for the remainder of 2027, the new price of the peak, one-day, one-park ticket will increase by $10 to $229 plus tax. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Also, Rashee Rice, who has been Patrick Mahomes’ top wide receiver, suffered a hamstring injury on a catch in the first quarter that knocked him out the remainder of the game. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Another third were paying at least 80 percent of a living wage, while the remainder were paying at least 50 percent. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the remainder

• attainder