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 some initial takeaways for how Tuesday’s results could reverberate throughout the rest of the 2024 election cycle. —Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024

One takeaway expected in Revenge In The Tipping Point is how to properly take accountability and make a positive impact. —Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024

Here are two other takeaways from the Sox’s weekend in Detroit: Famous first words White Sox general manager Chris Getz stressed building his 2024 team around pitching and defense last winter. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2024

That’s the takeaway from a two-year study of some 1,600 staffers at Trip.com. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 June 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