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

One of the takeaways of the study is that, to borrow from a popular T-shirt, everyone watches women’s sports, most especially men. —Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024

Get More From Meetings A meeting is as useful as its takeaways. —Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Kurt's key takeaways The WalkON system's potential to enhance mobility for people of all ages, particularly older adults and those with health challenges, is immense. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024

Here are six of the major takeaways from The Untold Story. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 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