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

Head scribes Chris Ord and Matt Corman, and episodic directors for the remainder of the series, were let go. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

The runoff contest comes after Darline Graham was appointed to serve out the remainder of her late brother's term, which ends early next year. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Talented academy graduate Reggie Walsh has gone to League One side Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 5, are expected across the remainder of the Hawaiian islands. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the remainder

• attainder