leftover
noun
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adj
Etymology: From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).
- 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”).
- Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
“It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.”
- 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.”