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Definition of leftovers

leftovers

/ˈlɛftˌoʊ.vɚz/
left · o · vers
Plural:leftovers
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Adjective:leftover
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leftovers Lexical Profile

leftovers Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Uneaten food remaining at the end of a meal, typically stored and saved to be eaten at a later time.

Example

"We packed the Thanksgiving leftovers into glass containers and stored them in the refrigerator for tomorrow's lunch."

2

Things, materials, or customs that remain unused or survive from an earlier period, process, or supply.

Example

"The charity bazaar sold off the leftovers from the spring clothing drive at a steep discount."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a noun or attributive adjective, 'leftovers' and 'leftover' are written as a single solid word (e.g., 'we ate leftovers', 'leftover pizza'), whereas the predicate phrase is written as two separate words (e.g., 'there was plenty of food left over').

• Nearby Words

leftist
leftmost
leftover
leftovers
leftward
leftwinger
lefty

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leftovers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leftovers
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