Leftover

/ˈlɛfˌtoʊvər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Something that remains after the rest has been used, taken, or dealt with.

She heated up the leftover pasta for lunch.

Food that remains after a meal.

We always have some leftover from dinner that we can eat later.

Unused items that are not needed anymore.

The garage was full of leftovers from previous projects.

adjective

Remaining after the other parts have been used or dealt with.

They donated the leftover supplies to the local charity.

Not consumed or used completely.

There were several leftover tickets from the event.

From the phrase 'left over,' meaning remaining after subtraction or consumption.

leftover food

Food that has not been consumed.

leftover parts

Items remaining after something has been assembled or used.

make do with leftovers

To manage with whatever remains, often implying resourcefulness.

remnant

A remaining quantity after the greater part has been removed.

surplus

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met.

remainder

That which is left over after something is removed.

Leftover love

He was still hung up on leftover love from his last relationship.

Leftover feelings

She has leftover feelings for her ex.