Meaning of leftovers in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    leftovers

    Definitions

    1. food remaining from a previous meal

    Examples

    • « he had leftovers for dinner last night »

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  • « The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. »
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