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

But overall, our takeaway is that the Odyssey 3D doesn’t really compromise quick response times in the pursuit of glasses-free 3D. In addition, the monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and is Nvidia G-Sync Compatible. —PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025

Here are our takeaways from Game 1: Hill wins goalie duel Filip Gustavsson has been the Wild’s MVP this season, and their best player down the stretch. —Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025

What that actually means in practical terms in unknown, however, the more important takeaway here is that the trade war shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. —Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

The takeaway from all of this: Teen boys are predators-in-waiting. —Andrew Reiner, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 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