Definition & Meaning of "leftover"

Leftover

a remaining portion of something, often used to describe food that has not been eaten or a material that has not been used up

leftover

remaining after the main part has been used or taken away

Example

The chef tossed the leftover food after closing time.

The restaurant must dispose of leftover food in accordance with health regulations.

They made their leftover vegetables into a soup.

The team used leftover funds to purchase new equipment.

We put the leftover stew in for tomorrow's lunch.

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