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

Example: Instead of overwhelming your team with a long list of priorities, give them three key takeaways. 2. —Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Here are three takeaways from the loss. Sluggish, out-of-sync offensive performance The offensive fireworks from Saturday’s six-goal outburst against the Blackhawks didn’t carry over against Utah. —Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025

Here are three takeaways: Defense slips The Loons defense extended its shutout streak to 261 minutes into Saturday’s second half. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025

The Knicks turned the Trail Blazers over 25 times and scored 31 points off of those takeaways. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for takeaway

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• microarray

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