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 …—
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Bruce BarcottOne of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.—Gabe Habash
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: 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.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Metal Vent Tech Short-sleeve Shirt UV-protective, chafe-free, and breathable are the top takeaways from Lululemon's Metal Vent Tech Short-sleeve T-shirt.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
That was one of the big takeaways from my recent conversation with author and mind-body medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra, MD, at the 2025 edition of the annual Games for Change or G4C Festival in New York City.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
After listening to all 21 tracks, here are our biggest takeaways.
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“Takeaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeaway. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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
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