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
Recent Examples on the Web
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
So the Free Press sent a colleague of mine and a photographer up to do traditional Sunday takeout on that triple murder.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Even her lunch break was an interview — an hour with The New York Times on a hotel patio, where the sun drilled into her pores and her takeout box of sushi.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 8 May 2024
But if the company had to suddenly start paying drivers full benefits and a living wage across major markets, that willingness could erode in the face of a much more expensive trip or takeout order.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 8 May 2024
There's something reassuring about walking into The Wheel, a takeout spot and pop-up restaurant located in a residential neighborhood of Oakley.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Long Grain: Farm-to-table Asian takeout in the heart of the Mid-Coast.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
The driver’s seat is the only open space, as the interior is cluttered with takeout cartons and empty coffee cups.
—Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Brine Box employees were using the kitchen in the vacant restaurant building at the time of the fire to cook their take-out meals, which was allowed under the terms of their lease with the city.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
The restaurant closed one location in Agoura Hills and converted their Culver City location to take-out only.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
The brand launched in New York as a take-out and delivery option in 2017 and evolved to include sit-down spaces for omakase and sushi options.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Doc’s serves jerk chicken The other local restaurant with a booth on Main Street is Doc’s Street Grill, a jerk chicken take-out stand from Roanoke.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Diners can get $10 knocked off any $40 purchase on take-out and delivery orders.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
Over 30 new restaurants and bars opened in metro Phoenix in February, from Indian cuisine to take-out dumplings to a shrimp taco truck.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
As a result of the social distancing requirements dictated by the CDC, customers shifted to getting their food via take-out or delivery.
—Craig Dunaway, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Gene Johnson, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The article said Hader took out a minimum investment of $5,000 to shoot a short film to impress Hollywood executives.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
Money will probably flow toward congressional races, because taking out Steel and Kim and keeping the seat currently occupied by Rep. Katie Porter can help flip the House.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
For the past 10 years or more, my wife has recklessly spent our joint savings and my pension savings, taken out credit cards in my name without my knowledge and put us through bankruptcy.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Costs for reinsurance, policies that insurance companies take out to shield themselves from losses, also spiked—which made staying in Florida a losing proposition for many companies.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 2 May 2024
Those who attended school the next day were taken out of class until parents and officers arrived.
—Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
In the end, Michael Cohen took out a home equity line of credit and paid Ms. Daniels the $130,000 himself.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024
Customers can dine in or take out Sunday - Thursday, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Friday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
—Lillian Parker, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Noun
In honor of the actress’s cover story for the June issue of British Vogue, the Game of Thrones alum blindly taste tested British takeout.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
So the Free Press sent a colleague of mine and a photographer up to do traditional Sunday takeout on that triple murder.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Even her lunch break was an interview — an hour with The New York Times on a hotel patio, where the sun drilled into her pores and her takeout box of sushi.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 8 May 2024
But if the company had to suddenly start paying drivers full benefits and a living wage across major markets, that willingness could erode in the face of a much more expensive trip or takeout order.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 8 May 2024
There's something reassuring about walking into The Wheel, a takeout spot and pop-up restaurant located in a residential neighborhood of Oakley.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Long Grain: Farm-to-table Asian takeout in the heart of the Mid-Coast.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
The driver’s seat is the only open space, as the interior is cluttered with takeout cartons and empty coffee cups.
—Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Or Casa Bonita the Mexican Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado, that doesn't accept gratuities.
Get take-out.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Brine Box employees were using the kitchen in the vacant restaurant building at the time of the fire to cook their take-out meals, which was allowed under the terms of their lease with the city.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
The restaurant closed one location in Agoura Hills and converted their Culver City location to take-out only.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
The brand launched in New York as a take-out and delivery option in 2017 and evolved to include sit-down spaces for omakase and sushi options.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Doc’s serves jerk chicken The other local restaurant with a booth on Main Street is Doc’s Street Grill, a jerk chicken take-out stand from Roanoke.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Diners can get $10 knocked off any $40 purchase on take-out and delivery orders.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
Over 30 new restaurants and bars opened in metro Phoenix in February, from Indian cuisine to take-out dumplings to a shrimp taco truck.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
As a result of the social distancing requirements dictated by the CDC, customers shifted to getting their food via take-out or delivery.
—Craig Dunaway, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Verb
No planes have been taken out of service, but having to perform the test out of order on planes will slow the delivery of jets still being built at the final assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina.
—Gene Johnson, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The article said Hader took out a minimum investment of $5,000 to shoot a short film to impress Hollywood executives.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
Money will probably flow toward congressional races, because taking out Steel and Kim and keeping the seat currently occupied by Rep. Katie Porter can help flip the House.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
For the past 10 years or more, my wife has recklessly spent our joint savings and my pension savings, taken out credit cards in my name without my knowledge and put us through bankruptcy.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Costs for reinsurance, policies that insurance companies take out to shield themselves from losses, also spiked—which made staying in Florida a losing proposition for many companies.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 2 May 2024
Those who attended school the next day were taken out of class until parents and officers arrived.
—Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
In the end, Michael Cohen took out a home equity line of credit and paid Ms. Daniels the $130,000 himself.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024
Customers can dine in or take out Sunday - Thursday, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Friday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
—Lillian Parker, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 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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