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

The 5 main takeaways All AI technologies used in the district, whether a commercial product or created by CMS, must first be reviewed by a new AI Review Committee. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025

Eight takeaways and deals from a classic Rebordinos edition. —John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025

From the internet’s reaction to a white Young Thug to a surprising feature spot for YFN Lucci, here are five takeaways from Young Thug’s latest album, Uy Scuti. —Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025

Jags’ ground-first offense has been solid, and the defense is hugely improved and has generated an NFL-high nine takeaways. —Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 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