take·out
ˈtāk-ˌau̇t 
1
a
: prepared food packaged to be consumed away from its place of sale
b
: an establishment selling takeout
2
: the action or an act of taking out
3
a
: something taken out or prepared to be taken out
b(1)
: an article (as in a newspaper) printed on consecutive pages so as to be conveniently removed
(2)
: an intensive study or report
: of, relating to, selling, or being food not to be consumed on the premises
take-out counter
a take-out supper
took out; taken out; taking out; takes out
1
2
a
: to obtain from the proper authority
take out a charter
take out a second mortgage
b
: to arrange for (insurance)
3
: to take as an equivalent in another form
took the debt out in trade
4
: to overcall (a bridge partner) in a different suit
: to start on a course : set out
Synonyms
Examples of takeout in a Sentence
Noun
We ordered some Chinese takeout.
She works in a Chinese takeout.
Verb
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime
Recent Examples on the Web
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
So the Free Press sent a colleague of mine and a photographer up to do traditional Sunday takeout on that triple murder.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Even her lunch break was an interview — an hour with The New York Times on a hotel patio, where the sun drilled into her pores and her takeout box of sushi.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 8 May 2024
But if the company had to suddenly start paying drivers full benefits and a living wage across major markets, that willingness could erode in the face of a much more expensive trip or takeout order.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 8 May 2024
There's something reassuring about walking into The Wheel, a takeout spot and pop-up restaurant located in a residential neighborhood of Oakley.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Long Grain: Farm-to-table Asian takeout in the heart of the Mid-Coast.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
The driver’s seat is the only open space, as the interior is cluttered with takeout cartons and empty coffee cups.
—Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Brine Box employees were using the kitchen in the vacant restaurant building at the time of the fire to cook their take-out meals, which was allowed under the terms of their lease with the city.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
The restaurant closed one location in Agoura Hills and converted their Culver City location to take-out only.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
The brand launched in New York as a take-out and delivery option in 2017 and evolved to include sit-down spaces for omakase and sushi options.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Doc’s serves jerk chicken The other local restaurant with a booth on Main Street is Doc’s Street Grill, a jerk chicken take-out stand from Roanoke.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Diners can get $10 knocked off any $40 purchase on take-out and delivery orders.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
Over 30 new restaurants and bars opened in metro Phoenix in February, from Indian cuisine to take-out dumplings to a shrimp taco truck.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
As a result of the social distancing requirements dictated by the CDC, customers shifted to getting their food via take-out or delivery.
—Craig Dunaway, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
These same funds will be used to compensate dairy farmers whose cows are infected or need to be taken out of milk production.
—Céline Gounder, STAT, 17 May 2024
Jim: My suspicion was that this would be taken out of the fans’ hands.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 16 May 2024
If a diner takes out a cellphone to snap a picture of a dish, said Mr. Nobira, the Ginza restaurant manager, Mr. Kobayashi might appear at the table, encouraging the customer to take a bite right away instead.
—Kiuko Notoya, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The old dogs teaming up to take out the young guns.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2024
Conference attendees had been asked to take out their laptops and have their bags searched.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
However, the suspect then took out a firearm and shot the victim in the neck.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
No planes have been taken out of service, but having to perform the test out of order on planes will slow the delivery of jets still being built at the final assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina.
—Gene Johnson, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Noun
In honor of the actress’s cover story for the June issue of British Vogue, the Game of Thrones alum blindly taste tested British takeout.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
So the Free Press sent a colleague of mine and a photographer up to do traditional Sunday takeout on that triple murder.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Even her lunch break was an interview — an hour with The New York Times on a hotel patio, where the sun drilled into her pores and her takeout box of sushi.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 8 May 2024
But if the company had to suddenly start paying drivers full benefits and a living wage across major markets, that willingness could erode in the face of a much more expensive trip or takeout order.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 8 May 2024
There's something reassuring about walking into The Wheel, a takeout spot and pop-up restaurant located in a residential neighborhood of Oakley.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Long Grain: Farm-to-table Asian takeout in the heart of the Mid-Coast.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
The driver’s seat is the only open space, as the interior is cluttered with takeout cartons and empty coffee cups.
—Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Or Casa Bonita the Mexican Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado, that doesn't accept gratuities.
Get take-out.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Brine Box employees were using the kitchen in the vacant restaurant building at the time of the fire to cook their take-out meals, which was allowed under the terms of their lease with the city.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
The restaurant closed one location in Agoura Hills and converted their Culver City location to take-out only.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
The brand launched in New York as a take-out and delivery option in 2017 and evolved to include sit-down spaces for omakase and sushi options.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Doc’s serves jerk chicken The other local restaurant with a booth on Main Street is Doc’s Street Grill, a jerk chicken take-out stand from Roanoke.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Diners can get $10 knocked off any $40 purchase on take-out and delivery orders.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
Over 30 new restaurants and bars opened in metro Phoenix in February, from Indian cuisine to take-out dumplings to a shrimp taco truck.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
As a result of the social distancing requirements dictated by the CDC, customers shifted to getting their food via take-out or delivery.
—Craig Dunaway, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Verb
Roughly six hours later, the men drove Jennifer to a bank and forced her to take out a large sum of money.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
These same funds will be used to compensate dairy farmers whose cows are infected or need to be taken out of milk production.
—Céline Gounder, STAT, 17 May 2024
Jim: My suspicion was that this would be taken out of the fans’ hands.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 16 May 2024
If a diner takes out a cellphone to snap a picture of a dish, said Mr. Nobira, the Ginza restaurant manager, Mr. Kobayashi might appear at the table, encouraging the customer to take a bite right away instead.
—Kiuko Notoya, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The old dogs teaming up to take out the young guns.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2024
Conference attendees had been asked to take out their laptops and have their bags searched.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
However, the suspect then took out a firearm and shot the victim in the neck.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
No planes have been taken out of service, but having to perform the test out of order on planes will slow the delivery of jets still being built at the final assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina.
—Gene Johnson, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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takeout
1 of 2 noun
take·out
ˈtā-ˌkau̇t
1
: the action or an act of taking out
2
: something taken out or made to be taken out
3
: prepared food packaged to be eaten away from its place of sale
take out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)tā-ˈkau̇t
1
a
: to take away : deduct
2
: to find release for : vent
took out their anger on me
3
: to conduct or escort into the open or to a public entertainment
4
: to take as payment in another form
took the debt out in goods
5
: to obtain from the proper authority
take out a charter
6
: to start on a course : set out
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