Pronunciation: /ˈrɛmnənt/
noun a small remaining quantity of something
A1 There was only a remnant of food left in the fridge.
A2 The old building was in ruins, with only a remnant of its former glory remaining.
B1 The remnant of the ancient civilization can still be seen in the ruins of the city.
B2 The remnant of the once powerful empire still held onto a small piece of land.
C1 The remnant of the lost civilization was a mystery that archaeologists were eager to uncover.
C2 The remnant of the rare artifact was carefully preserved in a museum for future generations to admire.
adjective remaining or leftover
A1 I found a remnant piece of fabric to patch up my jeans.
A2 The remnant crumbs of cake were all that was left after the party.
B1 The remnant population of endangered species is being closely monitored.
B2 The remnant memories of our childhood still bring a smile to my face.
C1 The remnant artifacts from the ancient civilization are carefully preserved in museums.
C2 The remnant traces of the old castle can still be seen in the ruins.
formal The archaeologists discovered a remnant of an ancient civilization buried deep underground.
informal I found a remnant of my favorite shirt in the back of my closet.
slang I snagged a remnant of the cake before anyone else could get to it.
figurative The old building was the last remnant of a bygone era in the neighborhood.
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