leftover

🇬🇧 UK/'leftәuvә/🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

n.

Food or other items remaining after the main portion has been used or eaten

剩饭;剩余物,残留物

adj.

Remaining after the rest has been used; extra or surplus

剩余的,多余的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
leftoverother
=leftover

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The leftover pizza from last night made a convenient lunch today.

  • 2.

    She donated the leftover clothing to a local charity.

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