leftovers

US /ˈleft.oʊ.vərz/

UK /ˈleft.oʊ.vərz/

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food remaining from a previous meal

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We had leftovers for lunch the next day.

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She packed the leftovers in a container.

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remains scraps residue excess food

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

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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.

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remnants residue remains excess