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

The company was also less promotional across the remainder of its business. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The measure also establishes specific rules for the governor's office, including circumstances in which the lieutenant governor would serve as governor for the remainder of the term or until a successor is elected. — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

After a 10-6 halftime deficit, Coleman threw a 2-yard touchdown to Jeremiah Harrison at the end of a four-play, 75-yard drive to start the third and JMU led for the remainder. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

The priority the remainder of the year must be personnel evaluation, so sticking a full 17 games with Austin Jackson - who seems unlikely to be back next season - would be denying the front office and coaching staff a chance to see other players. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the remainder

• attainder