Definitions

1. noun

food or other substance remaining after a meal or event, especially when more than enough has been prepared.

“She decided to use the leftover turkey for tomorrow’s lunch.”

2. noun

something that remains after a particular event or process has taken place, especially when something more than is needed has been created or done.

“The leftover materials from the construction project were donated to a local charity.”

3. adjective

remaining or still available after something else has been used or consumed.

“The leftover tickets were given to those who arrived late.”