leftovers

This term carries a domestic, casual connotation when referring to food, often implying a sense of thrift or convenience. While it is most commonly associated with the kitchen, it can be used in a broader sense to describe remnants of materials or resources, though in these contexts it often suggests a lack of value or waste.

Grammatically, this word is used almost exclusively in the plural form. It functions as a plural-only noun (plurale tantum) when referring to remaining food, meaning it does not have a singular "leftover" used as a noun in the same sense. While "leftover" can act as an adjective (e.g., leftover pizza), the noun form remains plural.