1. a small remaining quantity of something
2. a piece of cloth or other material remaining after the greater part has been used or sold
3. a surviving trace of something

1. remaining; left over

Examples

• Only a small remnant of the ancient forest remains today.
• She bought fabric remnants at a discount to make quilts.
• The old castle is a remnant of medieval times.
• Remnant populations of the species survive in protected areas.
• He found remnants of his childhood toys in the attic.
• The store sells remnant carpeting at reduced prices.
• Archaeological remnants tell the story of past civilizations.