Meaning & Definition of word "Leftover"

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    Leftover

    /ˈlɛfˌtoʊvər/

    noun:

    • 1. Something that remains after the rest has been used, taken, or dealt with.
      • Example: She heated up the leftover pasta for lunch.
    • 2. Food that remains after a meal.
      • Example: We always have some leftover from dinner that we can eat later.
    • 3. Unused items that are not needed anymore.
      • Example: The garage was full of leftovers from previous projects.

    adjective:

    • 1. Remaining after the other parts have been used or dealt with.
      • Example: They donated the leftover supplies to the local charity.
    • 2. Not consumed or used completely.
      • Example: There were several leftover tickets from the event.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings of leftover

    Meaning: Leftover love

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

    Meaning: Leftover feelings

    Example Sentence: She has leftover feelings for her ex.