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Added 8 October 2026

leftover

noun

In Latin: residuus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about leftover at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists.

adjective

Not used up.
leftover meatloaf

Origin

From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

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