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

Chargers Chargers season takeaways: Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack gone? —Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 117-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena to close its six-game trip. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said there still were positive takeaways from the trip. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025

The 2023 Giants defense tied for an NFL-high 31 takeaways (18 interceptions) under coordinator Wink Martindale with Xavier McKinney at free safety and rookie corner Deonte Banks developing encouragingly. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025

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