Meaning of the word takeout in English

What does takeout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

takeout

US /ˈteɪk.aʊt/

UK /ˈteɪk.aʊt/

food that is cooked and sold by a restaurant or store to be eaten elsewhere

Example:

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Let's get some Chinese takeout tonight.

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I'm too tired to cook, so I'll just order takeout.

Synonym:

takeaway carryout

the action of buying and removing food from a restaurant or store to eat elsewhere

Example:

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Is this for here or takeout?

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The restaurant only offers takeout service during the pandemic.

Synonym:

takeaway carryout

relating to food that is bought and eaten elsewhere

Example:

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We had a takeout pizza for dinner.

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The restaurant offers a special takeout menu.

Synonym:

takeaway carryout

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