takeout
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈteɪkaʊt/
KK: /ˈteɪkaʊt/
adjective
Definition
Referring to food that is prepared and packaged to be eaten away from the place it was bought.
Example
We ordered takeout for dinner because we didn't want to cook.
Conversation
What do you want for dinner tonight?
How about some takeout? I’m craving pizza.
That sounds great! Should we order from that new takeout place down the street?
Definitely! I've heard their pasta is amazing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
carryout
to-go
delivered
Antonyms
dine-in
on-site
eaten
noun
Definition
Food that is prepared and packaged to be eaten away from the restaurant or store where it was bought.
Example
We decided to order takeout for dinner instead of cooking.
Conversation
What do you want to eat tonight?
How about some takeout? I'm in the mood for Thai food.
That sounds great! Do you have a place in mind?
Root Explanation
Takeout is formed from "take" (from Old English "tacan", meaning to seize or grasp) and "out" (meaning outside or away). The word refers to food that is taken away from a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere.
Memory Tip
Think of 'seizing' or 'grasping' food and taking it 'away' to enjoy it somewhere else.
Visually Confused Words
shakeout