remains Definition In English

• 0 pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away:

  • Human remains were found in the woods.

  • 50 years after he died, his remains were returned to his homeland.

  • We visited the remains of a 12th century monastery.

  • The remains of lunch were still on the table.

• 1 the things or parts of something that continue to exist when other parts or things no longer do:

  • Rescue workers searched the remains of the house.