Definition of LEFTOVER

leftover

Meanings

Plural: leftovers

Noun

  • a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
  • Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
  • Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

Adjective Satellite

  • not used up
    • "leftover meatloaf"

Adj

  • Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve.

Origin / Etymology

From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

Synonyms

left, left over, odd, remaining, remnant, unexpended

Scrabble Score: 14

leftover is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
leftover is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
leftover is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

leftover is a valid Words With Friends word