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

Economic data for July showed retail sales and urban investment both weakened, adding to pressure on Beijing to step up support for the remainder of the year. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Of the new vulnerabilities, 112 of them are rated critical, with the remainder carrying the important designation. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Press the remainder into the prepared pan, creating a thick bottom crust. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The Israeli American Council started a petition addressed to Ed Sheeran, his management company, and leadership of all concert venues to remove Macklemore from the remainder of the tour. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the remainder

• attainder