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Leftovers Definition & Meaning

leftovers
noun
  1. food remaining from a previous meal; "he had leftovers for dinner last night"

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Frequently asked questions

What does leftovers mean?
food remaining from a previous meal; "he had leftovers for dinner last night"
What part of speech is leftovers?
Leftovers is a noun.

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