Synonyms of leftovers

leftovers

noun

plural of leftover

as in rest

a remaining group or portion

take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rest
• remainder
• remnant
• leavings
• remains
• residue
• odds and ends
• residuum
• fragment
• balance
• surplus
• scrap
• excess
• vestige
• stump
• overabundance
• butt
• stub
• overflow
• overage
• surfeit
• fat
• oversupply
• overkill
• scraping(s)
• superfluity
• superabundance
• overmuch
• oddment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• most
• body
• weight
• mass
• bulk
• main

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leftovers

The leftovers The fact that helium is being lost at all actually tells us something about the composition of the atmosphere. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

The discovery of Beta Pictoris d helps clear up a puzzle regarding a disk of dust and debris in this planetary system, which is theorized to be made of the leftovers of planet formation. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 July 2026

For the main course, don’t be afraid to order two dishes and make plans for leftovers. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026

The Two-Hour Window The single biggest factor in how long leftovers last comes down to how quickly they’re cooled. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

The episode ends with Hollis and Caroline running into Jack during a golden-hour walk on the beach and heading back to her house to eat leftovers. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026

Of course, Joe’s was highlighted for its Z-Man sandwich, with the blog noting that the portions at Joe’s typically leave room for leftovers. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

By nighttime, the food options—some with German influences—look like leftovers, despite the staff freshening up the offerings. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Here are seven ways to transform your leftovers, shared by our audience. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026