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

As for cafes or pubs, a few coins in a tip jar is always thoughtful, but not expected, and you would never be expected to tip on a takeaway. —Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024

The takeaway here is that foreign stocks—at least if they’re bought individually or through an ETF—are at best a short-term investment. —Michael Foster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The key takeaway is to give planking a try by starting slowly and easily. —Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024

That’s the takeaway from Club holding Broadcom’s earnings report, which has shares soaring more than 17%. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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