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/lˈɛftˌoʊvər/ Listen

noun

leftover n. An unused part or portion; used especially of food remaining uneaten from a previous meal; as, to have leftovers for dinner.

Synonyms: remnant.

adjective

leftover adj.

Not used up; remaining after use of part; as, unusable leftover auto parts.

Synonyms: left over(predicate), left(predicate), odd, remaining, unexpended.

Specifically: Remaining from a previous meal; of food; as, leftover food served at a later meal.

Synonyms: cooked-over, warmed-over, reheated.

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Etymology of 'Leftover'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... over one day with some leftover soup which he purposed giving to the Russians. The sentry would not let him pass. He went back and told his mate. The latter, a kindly little fellow, thinking that the sentry had not understood the ...

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