English Word · Intermediate
leftover
Food remaining from a meal
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛftˌəʊvə/
Meaning
Food left uneaten after a meal, often kept to eat later; usually used in the plural.
Example
We put the leftovers from dinner in the refrigerator.
We put the leftovers from dinner in the refrigerator.
Practice tips
- Practice leftover out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.