leftover

[left-oh-ver]

leftover Definition

  • 1something, especially food, remaining after the rest has been used or consumed
  • 2remaining or unused
  • 3a 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

Antonyms for leftover

Phrases with leftover

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.'

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