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

From time-saving kitchen gadgets and food warmers to festive serving platters, Thanksgiving table decorations and clever ways to store leftovers, there are plenty of products that can help make the holiday feel a little less stressful. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Most items still manage to feel like a value given the generous portion sizes for the price point and many tables around me had leftovers boxed up to take home. — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Hailee Steinfeld created her poblano and corn quesadilla recipe on a whim while combining leftovers one night. — Naki Franklin, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Serve warm, and store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026

Refrigerate leftovers, and store in an airtight container for up to four days. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

The proper form would have been to ask for agreement on the leftovers — or order one item directly to-go, which would have ensured your husband did not go hungry, even if your siblings still were. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

As out-of-business Spirit Airlines liquidates, the planes and the landing rights aren’t the only leftovers for sale. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026