Remnant
(noun)
- A small remaining quantity or amount of something.
- A piece or scrap of cloth or fabric left over from a larger piece after the rest has been used or sold.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, from latin remnant- "remaining", from the verb remanere "remain".
Examples:
- She carefully saved the remnants of the expensive silk fabric for a special project.
- The remnants of the food were given to the homeless shelter.
- The remnants of the storm passed over the city, leaving only a light rain.
- The remnants of the ancient civilization can still be seen in the ruins.
- The remnants of the party were cleaned up the next morning.