- plural of leftover.
leftovers
Example Sentences
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"I have noticed it loves fried rice a lot! The way he eats up my fried rice leftovers - very voracious," laughs Promise.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The next time you finish a jar of olives, don’t think of the liquid at the bottom as leftovers.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Another reader stores leftovers and produce in Mason jars or reusable silicone bags instead of disposable zip-top bags.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
When she saw that the beeswax candles, which last significantly longer than paraffin candles, were selling faster than the honey, she decided to focus on making candles from the leftovers from her uncles’ hives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Most of the time he brings leftovers, like spaghetti and meatballs, or lasagna.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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