takings

plural noun

tak·​ings ˈtā-kiŋz 

chiefly British

: receipts especially of money

Examples of takings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts held that Tyler had a plausible case that the county violated the constitution's takings clause. — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023

As a result, many players — not just Bonds, Sosa and McGwire — cheated by takings these drugs. — Fred Bowen, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2022

Owners could also make a takings claim if regulations go too far in restricting their use of the land. — Stephanie Elam, CNN, 10 July 2022

The organizations note that box office takings were 66% lower than the $134 million registered in the first six months of 2019, the most recent pre-COVID year. — Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for takings

• makings
• undertakings

Kids Definition

takings

plural noun

tak·​ings ˈtā-kiŋz 

chiefly British

: receipts especially of money