How to Use leftover in a Sentence

leftover

1 of 2 noun

• The law is a leftover from earlier times.
• Are we having leftovers again?
• So don't be afraid of leftovers.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
• There’s a lemon leftover from the lemon hunt.
  — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
• Just your leftovers alone would win.
  — Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
• Don't count on any leftovers with this one!
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
• Don’t want to deal with a large amount of leftovers?
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
• Keep any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
• It’s best served fresh, but leftovers will keep for a day.
  — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
• Be sure to sop up leftover sauce with a chunk of crusty bread.
  — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
• Save and freeze the leftover stock for soups, stews, sore throats, and more.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
• Save and freeze the leftover stock for soups, stews, sore throats, and more.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
• There is no better way to use up leftover salmon.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
• Why not make the most of leftover biscuits for lunch?
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
• How about a girl dinner with that leftover nub of cheese?
  — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
• How about a girl dinner with that leftover nub of cheese?
  — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
• This is a great time to use up any leftover rice and veggies.
  — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
• Neill said the lodge still has leftover whiskey bottles for sale.
  — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 4 June 2023
• Crisp up leftover pizza on the stove.
  — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
• Rinse leftover food out of the pan in the sink with warm water.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
• Plus, there were no leftover grounds or residue at the bottom.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
• Plus, it can be made ahead and enjoyed as cool leftovers.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
• Use any leftovers as a breakfast spread on your toast or bagel.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
• Add a little olive oil to the pan, along with some leftover rice.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
• Yes, leftover cream cheese frosting can be saved.
  — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
• That is, if there happens to be leftovers, which is rare.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
• This one-skillet meal is meant for leftovers.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
• Still, inspect leftovers for smell to be safe.
  — Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
• Scoop the leftovers into balls and fry them to make fun, crispy bites.
  — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
• Any leftovers make a great breakfast the next day topped with an egg.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

leftover

2 of 2 adjective

• Don't burn leftover food or trash on the grill.
  — AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
• Lunch is leftover tofu and rice from our taco bar — still very tasty!
  — R29 Team, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
• Add an egg to the leftover risotto and enough bread crumbs to form a soft dough.
  — CNN, 1 Feb. 2022
• The leftover duck fat makes the roasted veggie side dish taste great.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
• Use a vacuum to pick up any leftover residue.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
• Cut small pieces of leftover paper in colors that match skin tone, hair, and eyes.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2023
• Each one is designed to help cooks and is packed with useful tips and even leftover ideas.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
• If local game wardens or the park stocked the lake, there will still be leftover fish to catch.
  — Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 9 Aug. 2023
• Then warm up your leftover gravy on the stove or in the microwave, and pour a little over the meat.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 4 Oct. 2020
• And those leftover veggies are a breeze to reheat and nosh on throughout the week.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Jan. 2022
• Plant Early Got leftover bulbs from fall?
  — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
• And leftover funds on those cards can be used at any merchants who accept the debit cards.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2023
• In true fair form, it's served on a stick and with a paper tray to catch all the leftover dripping cheese.
  — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
• Use the turkey to make a cozy soup, or check out our collection of leftover recipes for more ideas.
  — Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
• The rest goes into a stock pot with leftover frozen celery tops, onion skins and maybe the odd garlic clove.
  — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026
• Why not press some leftover mac and cheese or stuffing and crisp up a savory waffle to top with eggs or syrup?
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Nov. 2021
• The food is delicious and there is plenty leftover for all four of us to take some home for lunch the next day.
  — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 10 Mar. 2023
• Maybe a collagraph is made from drawing on leftover wood with wax from her studio.
  — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2023
• Any leftover unopened packages can hang in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months.
  — Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
• This recipe is a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2023
• Lucky for me, there was leftover lekvar (prune butter), perfect to swipe on toast for the rest of the week.
  — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
• Ruthie built benches for the eating area out of leftover butcher block and hairpin legs.
  — Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2022
• There's nothing better than having leftover pasta ready to heat up for lunch the next day.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
• There were also leftover grains and the remains of vegetables and fruits.
  — Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024
• And with each cup of steaming or iced coffee made on a machine that doesn't use pods comes leftover coffee grounds.
  — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025
• Luckily for Downey, who’d run out of pills, there is some leftover Histropine in the lab.
  — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
• Another click and any leftover water will just go right back into the bottle — no waste!
  — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2022
• Enter, your leftover coffee grounds.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
• Once your pup is done drinking, release your grip and any leftover water will go back into the bottle.
  — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
• Use up leftover meat and vegetables from other meals, or pick up a couple of your favorites at the store.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2023