Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-away
noun
/ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/
Definition
A type of meal that is prepared by a restaurant and then taken off the premises to be eaten elsewhere.
Examples
- I ordered a take-away pizza for dinner.
- After the meeting, we grabbed a take-away coffee from the cafe.
- The Chinese takeaway down the street is my favorite.
Meaning
Take-away refers to food that is ordered from a restaurant and consumed outside of that restaurant, often as a quick meal option.
Synonyms
- takeout
- carryout
- to-go food
