leftover
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).
Adjective edit
leftover (not comparable)
- Remaining; left behind; extra; 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.
Usage notes edit
- When used after a verb (as part of a predicate phrase), use two separate words:
- I can walk for miles and still have energy left over.
Translations edit
remaining, left behind
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remaining as meal is complete
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Noun edit
leftover (plural leftovers)
- Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
- It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.
- (chiefly in the plural, usually of food) 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.
Translations edit
something left behind
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food remaining after a meal — see leftovers