Meaning of the word leftovers in English

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leftovers

US /ˈleft.oʊ.vərz/

UK /ˈleft.oʊ.vərz/

food remaining from a previous meal

Example:

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We had leftovers for lunch the next day.

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She packed the leftovers in a container.

Synonym:

remains scraps residue excess food

things remaining after the main part has been used or dealt with

Example:

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The auction sold off the leftovers from the estate sale.

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After the party, there were only a few leftovers of decorations.

Synonym:

remnants residue remains excess

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