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

Kurt's key takeaways Hurricane Katrina taught me that preparedness is really about giving yourself options. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

The Bears had a knack for big plays in big moments last season — just look at their seven fourth-quarter comebacks and a league-leading number of takeaways. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

For anyone tracking fall flavor preferences ranking on chain menus, the takeaway is simple. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

That was the main takeaway when watching Coleman’s 2024 and 2025 tape, as he was regularly squandered in the Auburn offense. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 Aug. 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