leftover
noun
Food that was not finished at a meal and is kept to be eaten later.
Example sentences
- “We had leftovers from Sunday's roast for dinner on Monday.”
- “Pack the leftovers in a container and put them in the fridge.”
Almost always plural for food: 'we ate leftovers'. As an adjective it stays singular: 'leftover rice'.
Related words
crunchyMaking a crisp sound when bitten or pressed, as certain foods do when eaten.organicDescribing food that is grown without artificial chemicals such as synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, often with official certification.tenderOf meat or vegetables, soft and easy to cut and chew.dairyFoods made from milk, such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.bitterHaving a sharp, harsh flavor, like strong coffee or dark chocolate.seafoodFish, shellfish, and other edible creatures or plants taken from the ocean and eaten as food. 