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
Synonyms
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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Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, federal bans or more ubiquitous state laws that go beyond single-compound phaseouts are the only way to keep flame retardants out of takeout containers and other black plastic intended for use in things such as foodware and toys.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
The take-out Thanksgiving is our new annual tradition.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Gunmen from the Manfredi and Bevilaqua outfits, led by weed store employee and unlikely sharpshooter Grace, take out the rest of the Triads.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Noun
There will also be counter service for fast takeout.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, federal bans or more ubiquitous state laws that go beyond single-compound phaseouts are the only way to keep flame retardants out of takeout containers and other black plastic intended for use in things such as foodware and toys.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The coupon is valid between Nov. 12 and Dec. 31 for dine-in or take-out.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
The take-out Thanksgiving is our new annual tradition.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
To win such a war, Israel would have had to focus on taking out Hamas’s military and governing capabilities.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Gunmen from the Manfredi and Bevilaqua outfits, led by weed store employee and unlikely sharpshooter Grace, take out the rest of the Triads.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Takeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeout. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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