leftover

/ˌlɛftˈoʊvər/
/ˈlɛftəʊvə/
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Other forms: leftovers

Definitions of leftover
  1. adjective
    not used up
    “leftover meatloaf”
    synonyms: left, left over, odd, remaining, unexpended
    unexhausted
    not used up completely
  2. noun
    a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
    synonyms: dregs, remnant
    see moresee less
    type of:
    balance, remainder, residual, residue, residuum, rest
    something left after other parts have been taken away
Pronunciation
US
/ˌlɛftˈoʊvər/
UK
/ˈlɛftəʊvə/
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