remnant
adjective
1. (archaic) Remaining; still left.
noun
1. a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
Similar word(s): leftover
Definition categories: link, balance, remainder, residual, residue, residuum, rest
2. a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
Similar word(s): end, oddment, remainder
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with remnant as a noun:
- Usually not enough to make an entire project by itself, remnants of several fabrics can be used to make quilts.