Leftover

Alternative forms

• left over, left-over

Origin

From left ("remaining", "abandoned") + over ("excess")

Full definition of leftover

Adjective

1. Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?
2. (chiefly in the plural, usually of food) 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.Not leftovers again.

Usage notes

When used after a verb (as part of a predicate phrase), use two separate words:

I can walk for miles and still have energy left over.

Noun

1. Something left behind; an excess or remainder.It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.The entire wheel of cheese is a leftover from the party.