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

Here are the takeaways: The offense blossoms: After beating Oregon State 44-7 in its previous outing, Cal has scored 40 points in back-to-back games for the first time in Wilcox’s eight seasons. —Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024

The chief takeaway from this study is that every bit of exercise is important, said Dr. Sean P. Heffron, an assistant professor of medicine and director of cardiovascular fitness and nutrition at New York University Langone Medical Health. —Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024

The Chargers converted the takeaway into a 28-yard touchdown run from Julius Gillick to take a 21-0 lead. —Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024

Get caught up with the major takeaways from this year's election. —Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 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