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

As for kitchen finds, snag a rare deal on this glass Caraway food storage container to store leftovers and prepped meals. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026

Make room for autumn cheer, hefty casseroles, and leftovers galore. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026

Save the leftovers for another of our favorite pumpkin purée recipes. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

So, should people be worried about having a nasty run-in with Swift leftovers? — Leonard David, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Choose weed-free straw and store leftovers dry to prevent sprouts and rodents. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026

Nainai is happily recording videos of the food and the leftovers, arranging the crab shells and cakes to fit her directorial aesthetic. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026

What other big-time sports league has to compete with your lunch run — that Thai place down the street or last night’s leftovers? — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Refrigerate promptly in a covered container and use within three to four days, following general guidance for cooked leftovers. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026