noun
takeout
TAY-kowt
Takeout (noun) means Food bought from a restaurant to eat somewhere else. Example: “We ordered Thai takeout and ate on the couch.”
noun
1
Food bought from a restaurant to eat somewhere else.
"We ordered Thai takeout and ate on the couch."
"The takeout container was still warm when it arrived."
adj
1
Describing food meant to be eaten away from where it was bought.
"The takeout menu was taped to the fridge."
How to use takeout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFood you order and carry home instead of eating in.
UK vs US
American English says "takeout"; British English usually says "takeaway" for the same thing.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
order takeout
takeout container
takeout menu
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Word forms
- Plural
- takeouts
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Etymology
From the phrasal verb take out, describing food taken out of the restaurant.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for takeout
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What does “takeout” mean?
The word “takeout” means food bought from a restaurant to eat somewhere else. In plain terms, food you order and carry home instead of eating in.
How do you pronounce “takeout”?
“Takeout” is pronounced TAY-kowt (/ˈteɪkaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “takeout” in a sentence?
Here is “takeout” used in a sentence: “We ordered Thai takeout and ate on the couch.”
What is another word for “takeout”?
Words with a similar meaning to “takeout” include carryout and takeaway.
What part of speech is “takeout”?
Depending on how it is used, “takeout” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “takeout” have?
“Takeout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: food bought from a restaurant to eat somewhere else.
