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leftover
noun
Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
"It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good."
(chiefly in the plural, usually of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.
"Not leftovers again!"
adjective
Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.
"Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?"
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