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 Ending things with Lena felt oddly emotional. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026

One of the key takeaways from our study is the critical role of the deep-sea sediments in regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide. —Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 98-96 loss to the Boston Celtics (34-18) on Friday night at TD Garden to open a two-game trip. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026

Mia Corbin created the chance with a crucial takeaway, quickly finding Parker, who finished with her left foot from distance. —Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for takeaway

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• microarray

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