Definitions for Leftover
ˈlɛftˌoʊ vərleft·over

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. leftover, remnantadjective

   a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

2. leftover, left over(p), left(p), odd, remaining, unexpendedadjective

   not used up

   "leftover meatloaf"; "she had a little money left over so she went to a movie"; "some odd dollars left"; "saved the remaining sandwiches for supper"; "unexpended provisions"

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1. leftovernoun

   An unused part or portion; -- used especially of food remaining uneaten from a previous meal; as, to have leftovers for dinner.

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1. leftovernoun

   Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

2. leftoveradjective

   Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

   Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?

3. leftoveradjective

   Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

   I have some leftover spaghetti in the fridge, so I don't plan to cook tonight.

4. Etymology: From left + over

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1. leftover

   Leftovers are surplus foods remaining unconsumed at the end of a meal, which may be put in containers with the intention of eating later. Inedible remains like bones are considered waste, not leftovers. Depending on the situation, the amount of food, and the type of food, leftovers may be saved or thrown away. The use of leftovers depends on where the meal was eaten, the preferences of the diner, and the local culture. Leftovers from meals at home are often eaten later. This is facilitated by the private environment and convenience of airtight containers and refrigeration. People may eat leftovers directly from the refrigerator, reheat them, or use them as ingredients to make a new dish. At restaurants, uneaten food from meals is sometimes taken by diners for later consumption. In the United States, such food is put in a so-called "doggy bag", notionally to feed to pets, whether or not it is in actuality.

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1. leftover

   Leftover refers to something, especially food, that remains after the rest has been used or consumed. It can also be used to describe remaining parts or elements after the majority has been removed or used up.

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How to pronounce Leftover?

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   Karen

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How to say Leftover in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Leftover in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Leftover in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Leftover in a Sentence

1. Kerrie Dallman:

   School districts and public school supporters end up begging for the leftover money at the end of every legislative session.

2. Jessica Formicola from Savory Experiments:

   There is nothing more satisfying than fresh summer corn. For this recipe, feel free to use leftover corn on the cob or cook some up specifically for the occasion, it takes all the delicious flavors of Mexican Street corn and combines them in a dip perfect for parties and potlucks.

3. The Symbiosis Center Skovbjerg:

   Its core was only to take what was a leftover residual from one industry and use it in a different production process. Here, we're using waste water as a growth medium to produce a value-added product.

4. Brad Smith:

   You might want to think twice about waiting until the morning to do the dishes, insect pests such as flies, ants, and cockroaches are highly attracted to leftover food on dishes.

5. Troy Guard:

   I always use leftover chicken or turkey bones to make soup.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Leftover
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Leftover
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leftover
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leftover
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Leftover