leftovers
|left-o-vers|
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/ˈlɛftˌoʊvərz/
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/ˈlɛftˌəʊvəz/
(leftover)
remaining food
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leftover' originates from the English words 'left' and 'over', where 'left' meant 'remaining' and 'over' meant 'above or beyond'.
Historical Evolution
'leftover' changed from the Old English word 'læft' and eventually became the modern English word 'leftover'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something remaining', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'food remaining after a meal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
food remaining after a meal that is saved for later consumption.
We had leftovers from last night's dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35