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leftovers Synonyms

Another word for leftovers

Choosing another word for leftovers depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
scraps
leavings
remains
remnants

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
remnants
remains
Strong
odds and ends
leavings
surplus
holdovers
relics
vestiges
Weak
dregs

• Nearby Words

leftism
leftist
leftover
leftovers
leftward
leftwinger
lefty

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