Leftover vs. Leftovers
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Difference Between Leftover and Leftovers
Leftoveradjective
Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.
Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?I have some leftover spaghetti in the fridge, so I don't plan to cook tonight.Leftoversnoun
food remaining from a previous meal;
he had leftovers for dinner last nightLeftovernoun
Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.Leftovernoun
Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.
Not leftovers again!The entire wheel of cheese is a leftover from the party.Leftovernoun
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
Leftoveradjective
not used up;
leftover meatloafshe had a little money left over so she went to a moviesome odd dollars leftsaved the remaining sandwiches for supperunexpended provisionsADVERTISEMENT
Leftoveradjective
uneaten and saved for eating later;
leftover food served at a later mealyesterday's reheated soup
