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

Micron’s bright outlook Micron delivered another blowout quarter Wednesday, but the bigger takeaway was management’s outlook on the supply-demand imbalance and the prospect for a powerful stock buyback. — Alexa Lomonaco,jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

But the more important takeaway is that experts disagree vehemently on each. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

But there were also other takeaways and comments causing buzz across Madrid’s Matadero, the site of a former slaughterhouse that has been turned into a cultural and event venue where Iberseries takes place. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

The positive side is that the Tigers have taken advantage of great field position set up by either special teams highlights or defensive takeaways. — Pj Green october 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for takeaway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

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