Leftover vs. Leftovers

Leftoveradjective

Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

Leftovernoun

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

Leftovernoun

Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

Leftover

not used up; remaining after use of part; as, unusable leftover auto parts.

Leftover

remaining from a previous meal; - of food; as, leftover food served at a later meal.

Leftovernoun

An unused part or portion; - used especially of food remaining uneaten from a previous meal; as, to have leftovers for dinner.

Leftovernoun

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

Leftoveradjective

not used up;

Leftoveradjective

uneaten and saved for eating later;

Leftoversnoun

food remaining from a previous meal;

Leftovers

Leftovers are surplus foods remaining unconsumed at the end of a meal, which may be put in containers with the intention of eating later. Inedible remains like bones are considered waste, not leftovers.