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Definition remnant in British English

remnant noun

[countable] noun
/ˈremnənt/
1

a small remaining part of something

Example

The towers were the last remnants of the famous castle.

Example

The remnants of last night's meal were still on the table.

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1.1

a small piece of cloth left after the rest has been sold or used

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Definition remnant in British English