leftover.
Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve.
Meaning & usage
Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; 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.
Where this word comes from
From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).
Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.
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.
Where this word comes from
From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).
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