Definition of LEFTOVER

leftover

Plural: leftovers

Noun

  • A portion of something that remains or is unused.
  • a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
  • Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
  • Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

Adjective Satellite

  • not used up
    • "leftover meatloaf"

Adj

  • Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve.

Examples

  • Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?
  • I have some leftover spaghetti in the fridge, so I don't plan to cook tonight.
  • It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.
  • Not leftovers again!
  • The entire wheel of cheese is a leftover from the party.
  • The LEFTOVER tiles on my rack were barely enough to form a two-letter word.

Origin / Etymology

From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

Synonyms

left, left over, odd, remaining, remnant, unexpended

Scrabble Score: 14

leftover: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
leftover: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
leftover: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

leftover: valid Words With Friends Word