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leftover

/lˈɛftˌoʊvɝ/noun, adjective3 syllables

Leftover means: not used up.

Synonyms for leftover8

noun, as in a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

adjective, as in not used up

left over, left, odd, remaining, unexpended, unexhausted

also used for leftover

oddment

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What does leftover mean?2

adjective

1

not used up“leftover meatloaf”

noun

1

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Leftover in a sentence

  • When leftover food is put in the compost, it can attract unwelcome guests.sundown
  • Benedito's salad is a great way to use up leftover veggies.Amastan
  • Ziri gave away leftover food to poor people.Amastan
  • Benedito's salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.Amastan
  • He crumbled the leftover cake to make cake pops.Amastan
  • He wrapped the leftover bun in plastic wrap.Amastan
  • What will we do with the leftover bread?patgfisher
  • Benedito's salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey.Amastan

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Forms of leftover

as a noun

plural
leftovers