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

Three quick takeaways: BJ’s, Costco, and Sam’s Club offer numerous ways to save money, including cash back opportunities, rewards accounts and discounts on gas. —Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024

Here are five takeaways from Tuesday's primary election and other ballot issues. —Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024

But in a lot of ways … the most important takeaway, whether the person is a authority figure, a music mogul (or) an actor, is that these individuals leave in their wake mothers, fathers, sons and whole families destroyed. —Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024

Looking Ahead While these takeaways from Chairman Powell's press conference may have long-term negative implications for bringing inflation back to target, they are currently viewed as positive for stocks and other risk assets. —Dan Irvine, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

Here are my early takeaways on some of Samsung’s biggest and brightest new TVs. —Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024

Our own hunting editor has also given his takeaways from recent turkey seasons. —M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 27 Mar. 2024

Here are five key takeaways from the roughly two hours of arguments. —Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2024

That was one of the main takeaways from a Pew Research Center report published Tuesday on the news consumption habits of U.S. Latinxs. —Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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