Food remaining after a meal that is saved for later consumption. We had so much pizza last night that we have plenty of leftovers for lunch today.
Something, especially a small part or portion, that remains after the main part has been used or consumed. The leftovers from the construction project were stored in the warehouse.
A relic or remnant from an earlier time, surviving despite subsequent change or progress. These restrictions are leftovers from the country's colonial past.