Leftover vs. Leftovers — What's the Difference?

Remaining as an unused portion or amount.

Leftovers are surplus foods remaining unconsumed at the end of a meal, which may be put in containers with the intention of eating later. Inedible remains like bones are considered waste, not leftovers.

A remnant or an unused portion.

Remaining as an unused portion or amount.

Leftovers Food remaining from a previous meal.

A remnant or an unused portion.

Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

Leftovers Food remaining from a previous meal.

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

Plural of leftover

Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

Food remaining from a previous meal;

Not used up; remaining after use of part; as, unusable leftover auto parts.

Remaining from a previous meal; - of food; as, leftover food served at a later meal.

An unused part or portion; - used especially of food remaining uneaten from a previous meal; as, to have leftovers for dinner.

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

Not used up;

Uneaten and saved for eating later;