leftover
Translation
leftover, remainder
Examples
We had leftovers for dinner.
We had leftovers for dinner.
There is some leftover chicken from yesterday.
There is some leftover chicken from yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((leftovers)) food remaining from a previous meal We had leftovers for dinner.
((leftover sth.)) remaining (sth.) There is some leftover chicken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remainder, scraps, remains
Etymology
A compound word from the verb 'leave' and the adverb 'over', literally meaning 'what is left over'.
Memory Tips
Picture food that is 'left over' on the plate after a meal. It's a very direct and descriptive word.