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

Use medium-high for most leftovers and high to rapidly heat liquids like tea and soup. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Keep refrigerated foods cold, store leftovers promptly and always check for signs of spoilage such as an off smell, mold or changes in texture. — Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

And bears and other animals eating, say, fast food leftovers is a nutritional disaster as well. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Even better, the deals aren’t just last season’s leftovers—the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale slashes prices on new 2026 season favorites. — Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026

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