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Takeaway Definition & Meaning

takeaway
noun
  1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises; "in England they call takeout food `takeaway'"
  2. a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
  3. the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)

"Takeaway" in song lyrics

See how takeaway is used in real songs:

  • "Out the club about three to the takeaway"
    The Streets — Geezers Need Excitement
  • "aberkenfig chinese takeaway"
    AOL — AOL
  • "which hand takes the club back in the takeaway"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with takeaway

Usage tips for "takeaway"

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Frequently asked questions

What does takeaway mean?
prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises; "in England they call takeout food `takeaway'" a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
What part of speech is takeaway?
Takeaway is a noun.
How many definitions does takeaway have?
Takeaway has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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