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1leftover
noun left·over \ˈleft-ˌō-vər\
leftovers : food that has not been finished at a meal and that is often served at another meal
: a thing that remains after something is finished or ended
Full Definition of LEFTOVER
1
: something that remains unused or unconsumed; especially : leftover food served at a later meal —usually used in plural
2
: an anachronistic survival : vestige
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First Known Use of LEFTOVER
1891
Rhymes with LEFTOVER
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2leftover
adjective left·over
Definition of LEFTOVER
: not consumed or used <leftover food> <leftover space>
First Known Use of LEFTOVER
1897
LEFTOVER Defined for Kids
leftover
noun left·over \ˈleft-ˌō-vər\
Definition of LEFTOVER for Kids
: something (as food) left over <We had leftovers for supper.>
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