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 my notes, takeaways and observations from the first of nine Chargers OTAs this spring. —Daniel Popper, New York Times, 28 May 2025

Here are five takeaways for CMOs who want to capture the benefits without ever stepping on the red carpet: Reposition Without Rebranding: Lexus chose recalibration over reinvention to appeal to a younger demographic. —Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

That is one of the key takeaways from a presentation to be delivered by María Rua Aguete, Omdia’s senior research director of global analyst Omdia, made Tuesday as one of the opening sessions at Rio2C, Latin America’s largest entertainment creativity meet. —Callum McLennan, Variety, 27 May 2025

Here are the key takeaways from Saturday's graduation. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 25 May 2025

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