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

There are few signs of relief so far for travelers as airlines adjust their schedules and prices for the remainder of the year. — Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

If Flutter Brazil is unable to operate for the remainder of this year, Flutter wrote in a press release Monday, it is expected to result in a reduction to 2026 revenue of approximately $70 million. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

After giving the forecast several times, the 72-year-old weatherman left the NBC morning show, with Dylan Dreyer filling in for him for the remainder of the broadcast. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Following the miss by Kinney, Arkansas State ran out the remainder of the clock and denied Kennesaw State another possession by converting three first downs. — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the remainder

• attainder