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

What's the big takeaway for caregivers to share with the kids in their lives (and themselves)? —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 June 2024

Recommended Trust Fauci talks to Congress on COVID: Three key takeaways Mr. Biden’s lawyers have also argued the president’s son was prosecuted for political purposes. —Claudia Lauer and Alanna Durkin Richer, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2024

One takeaway is that presidential elections don't exert much medium- or long-term impact on the stock market, with investment results influenced more by economic and inflation trends. —Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2024

Barkov also has an NHL-best 25 takeaways in the postseason. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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