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

Guests can envision themselves as tennis stars with a digital takeaway depicting them on the main court. —Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2025

That’s one of the key takeaways from a sweeping new MIT study on generative AI in the workplace. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025

Medtronic's Historical Odds Of Positive Post-Earnings Return Key takeaways on one-day (1D) post-earnings moves: Across the last five years, there are 20 earnings observations: 10 positive and 10 negative one-day (1D) returns — a 50% hit rate. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

The review's takeaway is promising—ginger is packed with natural compounds that support heart health in several ways. —Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 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