British term for food bought to take away (American: take-out).
Takeaway
Etymology & History
British term for food bought to take away (American: take-out). The term emphasizes taking the food away from premises. Chinese takeaway, Indian takeaway, fish and chips takeaway are British staples. Americans say 'takeout' or 'to-go'.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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