LEFTOVER

leftover, left over, left, odd, remaining, unexpended

(adjective) 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”

leftover, remnant

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

leftover (not comparable)

Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

Usage notes

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

Noun

leftover (plural leftovers)

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

(chiefly, in the plural, usually, of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee shop is the Al Masaa Café, which has 1,050 seats. The coffee shop was inaugurated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13 August 2014.

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