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

Joe Prince-Wright shares his takeaways from France's defeat or Norway to wrap up the group stage and what to expect from each team in the knockout rounds. — Nbc News, NBC news, 28 June 2026

Your first takeaway should be that a big project is going to consume all of your free time. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

Midway through the movie, Kara’s mother delivers a line that ultimately becomes the core takeaway. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 27 June 2026

The biggest takeaway from that game was teen superstar Lamine Yamal's fitness, an impressive recovery after his hamstring injury in April. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 June 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