Leftover ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Leftover ( noun )

1. Food remaining after a meal, typically saved and eaten later.
2. Anything remaining after the main part has been used, taken or dealt with.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from leave + over. the original sense was "something left behind after the rest has been removed or used".

Examples:

1. I had some leftover chicken from dinner so I made a sandwich.
2. The company had some leftover materials from the construction, they decided to sell it.
3. She put the leftover food in the fridge.
4. He took the leftover cake home.
5. They used the leftover paint for touch-ups.

(As an adjective)

Leftover ( adjective )

1. Food remaining after a meal, typically saved and eaten later.
2. Anything remaining after the main part has been used, taken or dealt with.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from leave + over. the original sense was "something left behind after the rest has been removed or used".

Examples:

1. I had some leftover chicken from dinner so I made a sandwich.
2. The company had some leftover materials from the construction, they decided to sell it.
3. She put the leftover food in the fridge.
4. He took the leftover cake home.
5. They used the leftover paint for touch-ups.