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 three takeaways from the season-opening series. —Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

Here are five takeaways from the week’s events. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 149-128 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-28) on Friday night at Rocket Arena to fall to 1-1 on its three-game trip. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

Here are a few takeaways from the conference so far. —Elena Moore, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026

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