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

Cincinnati had just 10 takeaways all of last season, fewest in the Big 12, and only two interceptions, worst in the FBS. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Other key takeaways include that tariffs continue to shape consumer spending. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

This is a book in which the tricks, takeaways and techniques are embedded in the recipes themselves. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 9 Sep. 2026

The main takeaway, however, was how tough the market is for French distributors amid ongoing market shifts. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Sep. 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