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leftover

[ left-oh-ver ]

noun

  1. Usually leftovers. food remaining uneaten at the end of a meal, especially when saved for later use.
  2. anything left or remaining from a larger amount; remainder.


adjective

  1. being left or remaining, as an unused portion or amount:

    leftover meatloaf.

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leftover

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noun

  1. often plural an unused portion or remnant, as of material or of cooked food
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. left as an unused portion or remnant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of leftover1

1890–95; noun use of verb phrase left over; left 2
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"This will allow you to get a clear picture of your finances and see how much you have leftover to pay toward any debts or make savings," he says.

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The cloud-like shape, which was visible for several minutes before fading, is believed to have been caused by leftover fuel released by the rocket in space.

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Rum is typically made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses, the thick treacle-like substance leftover after refined sugar has been produced from the harvested plants.

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The chef comes by to say hello and hands Velador a bowl lined with some leftover potato peels.

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My school would check in and give me leftover food at the end of the day to take back for everyone.

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