adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

   "It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good."

2. 2
   a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists wordnet
3. 3
   Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack. in-plural, usually

   "Not leftovers again!"

Adjective

1. 1
   Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve. not-comparable

   "Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?"

Adjective

1. 1
   not used up wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"With this you can make a clean sweep of leftover breakfast smells and such to make the air clean."

Etymology

From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

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