Food purchased from a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere, typically at home. Also refers to the establishment selling such food. Americans call it “takeout.”
Take Away
Example Sentences
"Let's get a Chinese take away tonight."
"The Indian take away does great curry."
"I ordered a take away because I didn't feel like cooking."
Etymology & History
British takeout food or restaurant. British food service terminology. Takeaway curry British popular. Americans 'takeout' or 'to-go'. Chinese takeaway British common. Reflects British-American restaurant vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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