leftover

//ˈlɛftˌoʊvər//
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Noun

leftoverSingular
leftoversPlural
1

Food remaining after a meal, typically saved for later consumption.

We ate the leftovers from last night's dinner for lunch.

2

Something that remains unused or unconsumed from a larger quantity.

There are some leftovers from the party that we can use for decorations.

Adjective

leftoverCanonical form
1

Remaining after the rest has been used, eaten, or taken away.

We used the leftover vegetables to make soup.

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