leftover

noun

Food that was not finished at a meal and is kept to be eaten later.

Example sentence

“We had leftovers from Sunday's roast for dinner on Monday.”

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.tenderHurting or feeling sore when touched.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.