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

That’s the biggest takeaway from this game, because the Jaguars didn’t really need to do all too much after scoring on their opening drive of the game. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The Bruins have an FBS-leading 26 takeaways and 10 fumble recoveries, and their 16 interceptions rank second behind New Mexico (17). — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Oklahoma has eight takeaways and two turnovers in four wins, and 10 turnovers and three takeaways in losses. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Key takeaways Americans overwhelmingly voted to put new restrictions on data centers this Election Day, with dozens of new bans and restrictions enacted across the country. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 5 Nov. 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