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
Bruce BarcottOne of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.—Gabe Habash
Gabe Habash2
: 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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Joseph’s group held five opponents overall to less than 200 yards, then recorded five takeaways against Buffalo in the divisional round of the postseason and kept New England to 206 yards in the AFC title game.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Here are some takeaways from Texas State's first win of the season.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Though wearing vintage designer pieces was thrilling, Pidgeon says a key takeaway was learning to speak her mind.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Here are some takeaways from Texas State's first win of the season.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Though wearing vintage designer pieces was thrilling, Pidgeon says a key takeaway was learning to speak her mind.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Kurt's key takeaways This attack shows how quickly trust can be weaponized.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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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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