Remnants: meaning, definitions and examples

leftover materials

Remnants are the remaining parts or pieces of something that has been destroyed or used up. They are usually small in size and serve as a reminder of what was once there. Remnants can be found in various forms, such as scraps, fragments, or traces.

leftovers, remains, residue

Examples of usage

• The archaeologists found remnants of an ancient civilization buried in the ground.

• She kept the remnants of the old vase as a memento of her grandmother.

• The remnants of the meal were saved for the next day's lunch.

• The remnants of the fire were still smoldering in the ashes.

• The remnants of the castle walls stood as a testament to its former glory.