take·out
ˈtāk-ˌau̇t 
1
a
: prepared food packaged to be consumed away from its place of sale
b
: an establishment selling takeout
2
: the action or an act of taking out
3
a
: something taken out or prepared to be taken out
b(1)
: an article (as in a newspaper) printed on consecutive pages so as to be conveniently removed
(2)
: an intensive study or report
: of, relating to, selling, or being food not to be consumed on the premises
take-out counter
a take-out supper
took out; taken out; taking out; takes out
1
2
a
: to obtain from the proper authority
take out a charter
take out a second mortgage
b
: to arrange for (insurance)
3
: to take as an equivalent in another form
took the debt out in trade
4
: to overcall (a bridge partner) in a different suit
: to start on a course : set out
Examples of takeout in a Sentence
Noun
We ordered some Chinese takeout.
She works in a Chinese takeout.
Verb
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime
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Jayla Webb
october 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
The new Orange County location, similar to other Prime Pizza spots, is designed for takeout or delivery, with outdoor tables and a standing rail for guests.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Chinese take-out eatery included a dining area themed to look like a Tiki lounge with bamboo, oars, totems and puffer fish lamps.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Kff Health News, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, there’s no hiding from the person cleaning your toilet, vacuuming under your couch, and taking out your trash.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The restaurant is open seven days a week, serving lunch and dinner, with takeout and delivery available.
—Jayla Webb
october 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
The new Orange County location, similar to other Prime Pizza spots, is designed for takeout or delivery, with outdoor tables and a standing rail for guests.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Another take-out option is a one-of-a-kind Tumble Turkey from Los Gatos Meats.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Chinese take-out eatery included a dining area themed to look like a Tiki lounge with bamboo, oars, totems and puffer fish lamps.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
But students whose loans are capped under the new law will need to make up the difference, in many cases by taking out private sector loans, which typically have less flexible repayment terms and require a strong credit rating — a heavy lift for students from low-income communities.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, there’s no hiding from the person cleaning your toilet, vacuuming under your couch, and taking out your trash.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Takeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeout. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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takeout
1 of 2 noun
take·out
ˈtā-ˌkau̇t
1
: the action or an act of taking out
2
: something taken out or made to be taken out
3
: prepared food packaged to be eaten away from its place of sale
take out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)tā-ˈkau̇t
1
a
: to take away : deduct
2
: to find release for : vent
took out their anger on me
3
: to conduct or escort into the open or to a public entertainment
4
: to take as payment in another form
took the debt out in goods
5
: to obtain from the proper authority
take out a charter
6
: to start on a course : set out
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