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

Miami’s defense held Florida State off the scoreboard on that drive but lost a key member of the secondary for the remainder of the game after that play. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

On Monday, The Ringer's Tom Pelissero reported that Hurts was expected to miss the remainder of the season after further medical evaluations revealed a more serious condition. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Separately, Cornell suspended all fraternity parties and social events for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

The interim head coach never works to save a season, and the Cowboys have to see this through for the remainder of the year. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the remainder

• attainder