takeaway

noun

take·​away ˈtāk-ə-ˌwā 

1

: a conclusion to be made based on presented facts or information : a main point or key message to be learned or understood from something experienced or observed

The takeaway is clear: cats are a growing environmental concern because they are driving down some native bird populations …

—Bruce Barcott

One of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.

—Gabe Habash

2

: the first movement of the backswing in golf

3

chiefly British : takeout

4

: an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team

takeaway adjective

Examples of takeaway in a Sentence

We ordered some Chinese takeaway.

She works in a Chinese takeaway.

He leads the league in takeaways.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sometimes the big takeaway from a fashion show isn’t what was worn but how it was worn. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

For patients and caregivers, the takeaway from cardiologists is to treat these devices as an interesting window into your patterns, not as a replacement for a validated cuff at your doctor’s office. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Everpure — The data management and storage company moved 18% higher on positive takeaways from its financial analyst meeting and its preliminary 2028 guidance. — Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The good news is the defense forced three turnovers against GSU, the second game this season with multiple takeaways. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for takeaway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

takeaway

noun

take·​away ˈtā-kə-ˌwā 

1

chiefly British : takeout sense 3

2

: an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team