Definition of "leftover" in Englisch

adjective

1. Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; 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.

noun

1. Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

   • It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.

2. (chiefly in the plural, usually of food) 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.