remnant

noun
UK: /ˈrem.nənt/
US: /ˈrem.nənt/

  1. A small part remaining after the rest is gone or used.

    1. I ate the remnant of cake.
    2. Only a small remnant of the original wall remains after the fire.

  2. A piece of cloth or fabric left over from a larger piece.

    1. She bought a remnant of silk.
    2. The store sells remnants of fabric at discounted prices near the entrance.

  3. A surviving trace or vestige.

    1. A remnant of hope remained.
    2. These ancient ruins are the last remnant of a once great civilization.

Synonyms

vestige residue survival scrap remainder
remnant adjective

  1. Remaining; left over.

    1. The remnant food was stored.
    2. The remnant population struggled to rebuild their lives after the disaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "remnant" in English means: A small part remaining after the rest is gone or used., A piece of cloth or fabric left over from a larger piece., A surviving trace or vestige..

The phonetic transcription of "remnant" is /ˈrem.nənt/ in British English and /ˈrem.nənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "remnant": vestige, residue, survival, scrap, remainder.

Example usage of "remnant": "I ate the remnant of cake.". More examples on the page.