Leftover (Adjective)
Meaning
Not used up; "leftover meatloaf"; "she had a little money left over so she went to a movie"; "some odd dollars left"; "saved the remaining sandwiches for supper"; "unexpended provisions".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The leftover vegetables were used to make a hearty soup for the next day's lunch.
- She had a little money left over so she went to a movie after paying her bills.
- The leftover fabric from the project was used to make a matching pillowcase.
- After finishing the renovation, the contractor had some leftover materials to recycle or sell.
- The restaurant donated their leftover food to a local food bank to help those in need.