Synonyms for
Takeaway
Definition
Takeaway means the act of taking food from a restaurant or store to eat at home or elsewhere, or a restaurant that serves food to be eaten away from its premises.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- key takeaway
- main takeaway
- important takeaway
- takeaway message
- food takeaway
- takeaway coffee
- takeaway menu
- takeaway order
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used as a noun, 'takeaway' refers to the main point or lesson learned from something. It can also refer to food prepared to be eaten elsewhere.
Example sentences
- I'm too tired to cook, let's get a takeaway.
- I ordered a Chinese takeaway for the family.
- I always get a takeaway on Friday nights.
- The Indian takeaway is my favorite.
- We had a takeaway pizza for dinner last night.
Quotes
Life is uncertain, eat the takeaway first.
Takeaway food is like a hug in a box.
Takeaway is the best thing to happen to dinner since sliced bread.