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leftover Synonyms

Another word for leftover

Choosing another word for leftover depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Food remaining uneaten at the end of a meal, often saved to be eaten at a later time (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"We packed the Thanksgiving leftovers into plastic containers and stored them in the refrigerator."

Strong
scrap
leavings
remnant
remainder

• adjective (Context 2)

Remaining unused, unconsumed, or unwanted after the main part has been used, eaten, or taken.

Usage Example

"She used the remaining roast chicken and vegetables to make a hearty soup the next day."

Strongest
remaining
uneaten
unused
unconsumed
Strong
surplus
extra
spare
excess
residual

• noun (Context 3)

Something that remains unused or survives from an earlier period, system, or event.

Usage Example

"The outdated filing procedure was a bureaucratic holdover from the company's early days."

Strongest
holdover
carryover
remnant
Strong
relic
vestige
remainder
residue
survival

Opposites of leftover

The opposite of leftover shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

consumed
eaten
used
finished
depleted
exhausted
innovation
novelty
See all opposites of leftover

• Nearby Words

leftish
leftism
leftist
leftover
leftovers
leftward
leftwinger

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Leftover. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/leftover
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