remnant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“This is a remnant of home that he’s actually being sent while on the battlefield,” she continued.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
A white dwarf is the dense remnant of a dead star, roughly the size of Earth but with a mass comparable to that of the Sun.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
The remnant of rainforests that remain in Scotland face two main threats, from deer and rhododendron.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The first, represented by the court’s decision, is the remnant of a constitutional democracy in which rules still matter.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
You could visit a country that had previously neighbored France, step over the border they used to have, and—bam!—by some remnant of the original spell, you were on Zeke’s knee.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
Vocabulary lists containing remnant
List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Hatchet
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Inside Out & Back Again
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
