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

Here are the key takeaways from Game 3 as the series heads toward a potential closeout in Houston. —Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Apply to attend and receive Fortune’s editorial takeaways. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026

At least, that’s a takeaway from the more than 1,000 female employees surveyed by British recruitment agency Robert Walters about their career ambitions. —Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026

Orlando spent Friday’s practice focusing on ways to respond to Detroit’s defensive pressure after the Pistons scored 18 points off 19 takeaways in Game 2. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for takeaway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• 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