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

Another key takeaway was the widespread impact of AI on our entire organization. —Rob Auld, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

The big takeaway that CBP wants to stress is its zero tolerance for marijuana crossing the border. —Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024

However, the big takeaway was that their superstar, Embiid, was called out. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024

For businesses, the takeaway is this: even amidst chaos, there are always potential new markets and pathways to success. —Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 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