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

The takeaway is that brain fog and fatigue aren’t just side effects of a bad week. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Let’s dive into a few of the most notable picks, as well as other takeaways from a day that’s truly for the hockey diehards. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 28 June 2026

One of the most important takeaways from the summit was that cyber-physical risk cuts across organizational silos. — Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The takeaway is consistent across sources, as powder is a helpful supplement to a liquid SPF, not a replacement. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 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