leftover

[left-oh-ver]

leftover Definition

• 1. something, especially food, remaining after the rest has been used or consumed
• 2. remaining or unused
• 3. a small amount of food that is left over after a meal

Using leftover: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leftover" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I always make sure to store leftover pizza in the fridge.

• Example

  We had a lot of leftover food after the party.

• Example

  There were some leftover materials from the construction project.

leftover Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for leftover

• remaining
• surplus
• unused
• residual
• excess

Antonyms for leftover

• consumed
• used up

Phrases with leftover

• leftover turkey

  cooked turkey that remains after a meal, often eaten as a sandwich or used in soup or other dishes

  Example

  I made a delicious soup with the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.

• leftover wine

  wine that remains in a bottle after it has been opened and partially consumed

  Example

  I hate to waste good wine, so I always save leftover wine for cooking.

• leftover money

  money that remains after all expenses have been paid

  Example

  I was able to save some leftover money from my paycheck this month.

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Summary: leftover in Brief

The term 'leftover' [left-oh-ver] refers to something, especially food, that remains after the rest has been used or consumed. It can also describe anything that is remaining or unused. Examples include 'leftover pizza' and 'leftover materials.' 'Leftover' can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is remaining or unused, as in 'leftover money.'