Leftover

/ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/ adjective

Definition

Something remaining or surplus that wasn't used or consumed, often food remaining after a meal.

Etymology

From 'left' (past tense of leave) and 'over' (remaining), combining to create a compound word that's been used since the 1700s for unused portions.

Kelly Says

Leftovers have saved countless families from poverty—in fact, pizza was invented partly as a way to repurpose leftover bread, cheese, and toppings into something entirely new and delicious.

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