takeout

noun take·out \ ˈtāk-ˌau̇t \

|Updated on: 2 Aug 2018

Examples: takeout in a Sentence

Definition of takeout

1 a : prepared food packaged to be consumed away from its place of sale

b : an establishment selling takeout

2 : the action or an act of taking out

3 a : something taken out or prepared to be taken out

b (1) : an article (as in a newspaper) printed on consecutive pages so as to be conveniently removed

(2) : an intensive study or report

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Examples of takeout in a Sentence

We ordered some Chinese takeout.
She works in a Chinese takeout.

Recent Examples of takeout from the Web

San Diego is considering prohibiting a particularly ubiquitous plastic product: expanded polystyrene (EPS)—better known as styrofoam—which is used widely in takeout food containers, cups, ice chests, and packing peanuts.

— camille harmer, Fortune, "How Banning Plastic Straws Could Make Pollution Even Worse," 12 July 2018
The couple moved their business from their driveway to the farmers market and, eventually, to a brick-and-mortar takeout place.

— azcentral, "Italian restaurant Maui Pasta in Scottsdale is a story of love, loss, pasta," 6 July 2018
Rounding out the rest of the top 10 were other plastic bags, straws/stirrers, plastic take-out containers, plastic lids, and foam takeout containers.

— johnny diaz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Butts are a plague on world's beaches, survey finds," 2 July 2018
The next frontier in drone technology isn't necessarily figuring out how to deliver a takeout meal in 30 seconds or less.

— james osborne, Houston Chronicle, "Pipeline leaks test drone developers," 22 May 2018
Ralph’s Grab & Go is not entirely takeout, as there are several tables in the window seating about a dozen people.

— michael klein, Philly.com, "Ralph's in South Philly opens a food shop 2 doors away," 10 July 2018
Provided by Ben Norton, Louisville Courier Journal Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may need to start ordering takeout in Louisville.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "Hecklers spoil another Mitch McConnell meal by blaring 'Fight The Power'," 9 July 2018
From eating irresistible treats and snacks in front of us to ordering takeout or willing us to have drinks, responses showed 24 percent of people blame their partner for derailing a diet.

— zoya gervis, Fox News, "Your partner may be your biggest dieting enemy, study finds," 29 June 2018
That way, instead of ordering takeout, dinner’s already covered—and for a fraction of the price.

— krissy brady, Health.com, "9 Ways to Make Healthier Food Choices—Even When You're Exhausted," 21 June 2018

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First Known Use of takeout

1914

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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take-out

adjective \ ˈtāk-ˌau̇t \

Definition of take-out

: of, relating to, selling, or being food not to be consumed on the premises

take-out counter

a take-out supper

First Known Use of take-out

1941

in the meaning defined above

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take out

verb

Definition of take out

transitive verb

1 a (1) : deduct, separate

(2) : exclude, omit

(3) : withdraw, withhold

b : to find release for : vent

take out their resentments on one another
—J. W. Aldridge

c (1) : eliminate

(2) : kill, destroy

(3) : knock out

2 a : to obtain from the proper authority

take out a charter

take out a second mortgage

b : to arrange for (insurance)

3 : to take as an equivalent in another form

took the debt out in trade

4 : to overcall (a bridge partner) in a different suit

intransitive verb

: to start on a course : set out

— take it out on

: to expend anger, vexation, or frustration in harassment of

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Examples of take out in a Sentence

he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime

Recent Examples of take out from the Web

Missiles, like the $38,000 Stinger, aren’t cost-efficient for taking out $900 drones.

— alexander george, Popular Mechanics, "Stopping Killer Drone Swarms Before They Kill Us," 5 July 2018
On the heels of taking out Australia’s coveted Hottest 100 poll, Kendrick Lamar will head Down Under for a multi-city, mid-winter arena tour.

— lars brandle, Billboard, "Kendrick Lamar Sets 'DAMN.' Tour of Australia and New Zealand," 26 Apr. 2018
This is because Zeichner would be extracting the sample by using a punch tool, which is basically a tiny cookie cutter that takes out a cylinder of skin from the core of the mole.

— marci robin, Allure, "Beauty Mark Makeover: Why I Chose to Reduce the Size of My Mole Instead of Getting It Removed," 13 July 2018
The driver took out a handgun, and the passengers got out, police said.

— hannah leone, chicagotribune.com, "Ride-share driver dragged during West Side carjacking," 13 July 2018
Alderfer, who takes out his excess produce to Weaverland Auction in Lancaster County, says local produce is bought instantly.

— katie park, Philly.com, "Like your organic food? Pennsylvania's young farmers are growing it," 11 July 2018
That’s a much bigger swing than immigration cases overall saw: In fiscal years 2015 and 2016, 70 percent of all cases ended in removal orders, but taking out the in absentia orders drops the removal rate to 59 percent.

— dara lind, Vox, "A new study blows up Trump’s “catch-and-release” myth," 11 July 2018
Chevrolets fielded by Hendrick Racing qualified first, second and fourth, and Jimmie Johnson had a legitimate chance to win but was penalized a lap for pitting outside the designated pit box, then was taken out in the crash on Lap 163.

— edgar thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Patriotism gets big boost at Daytona," 8 July 2018
Just a lot of singles as the Marlins continuously crowded the bases on Sunday and took out some frustration on the host Nationals in a 10-2 rout.

— andre c. fernandez, miamiherald, "Marlins snap their longest skid ever against the Nationals with a hitting barrage," 8 July 2018

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