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leftover

noun

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adjective

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L338096 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

  1. Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve.

    Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?

    I have some leftover spaghetti in the fridge, so I don't plan to cook tonight.

noun

Etymology: From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

  1. Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

    It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.

  2. Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

    Not leftovers again!

    The entire wheel of cheese is a leftover from the party.