Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
left-over
Adjective/Noun
/ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/
Definition
Something that remains after the main part has been used, eaten, or dealt with.
Examples
- We had some left-over pizza from last night.
- She decided to make a soup using the left-overs from the dinner.
- Left-over materials were donated to a charity.
Meaning
Left-over refers to items, particularly food, that have not been consumed or utilized after a main meal or event.
Synonyms
- Remnant
- Residue
- Surplus
