left·over
ˈleft-ˌō-vər 
1
: something that remains unused or unconsumed
especially
: leftover food served at a later meal
—usually used in plural
2
: an anachronistic survival : vestige
: not consumed or used
leftover food
leftover space
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Noun
Are we having leftovers again?
The law is a leftover from earlier times.
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Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
And if the prospect of eating the same dinner five days in a row doesn't entice you, try getting creative with making other kinds of food with your leftover ingredients.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The Wool Dwellers with leftover ZQ Merino Wool are the level of chic one’s loungewear aesthetic needs.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Skipping next-day leftovers for eating red curry at a Thai restaurant.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
And if the prospect of eating the same dinner five days in a row doesn't entice you, try getting creative with making other kinds of food with your leftover ingredients.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
My fridge has a cinnamon churro creamer for afternoon sweet-treat coffees, whole milk for my regular morning brew, and heavy cream leftover from baking that gets splashed in for an extra indulgent sip.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The Wool Dwellers with leftover ZQ Merino Wool are the level of chic one’s loungewear aesthetic needs.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leftover. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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