takeout

American  

[teyk-out] / ˈteɪkˌaʊt /

Or take-out

noun

1. the act or fact of taking out.

2. something made to be taken out, especially food prepared in a store or restaurant to be carried out for consumption elsewhere.

3. Informal. a store, restaurant, or counter specializing in preparing food meant to be carried out for consumption elsewhere.

4. a section, as of a magazine, that may be removed intact, usually consisting of a story, article, or set of illustrations.

5. Also called takeout loan,.  Also called takedown.  Also called takeout mortgage.  Finance. a long-term real-estate mortgage arranged for a building the construction of which is financed by an interim short-term loan construction loan.

6. Cards.

   1. Bridge. a bid in a suit or denomination different from the one bid by one's partner.

   2. Poker. the minimum with which a player can begin.

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adjective

1. pertaining to or supplying food and drink to be taken out and consumed elsewhere.

   the takeout window of a restaurant.

2. Also of, relating to, or providing a takeout mortgage.

   The high-rise developer has found a takeout commitment from a large insurance company.

Etymology

Origin of takeout

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase take out

Example Sentences

In most areas, Historical Horse Racing uses about an 8% takeout.

From Los Angeles Times

A “low-spend” challenge might mean cutting back on takeout from four nights a week to two.

From Salon

But semi-homemade, cooked with intention, nearly always tastes better than unplanned takeout.

From Salon

Purpose-made cardboard boxes and fleets of delivery drivers helped make pizza a takeout staple for those seeking low-stress meals.

From The Wall Street Journal

These “easy wins” bridge the gap between exhaustion and sustenance without forcing you to spend $72 on a pair of sad burrito bowls from a takeout app.

From Salon