Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-out
noun
ˈteɪk aʊt
Definition
Food that is prepared at a restaurant and taken away to be eaten elsewhere.
Examples
- After a long day at work, we decided to order take-out from our favorite Chinese restaurant.
- Many people enjoy take-out on weekends for a convenient meal.
Meaning
Take-out refers to meals that are purchased from a restaurant and consumed outside of the establishment, often at home or at another location.
Synonyms
- takeaway
- carryout
- to-go food
