takeout — Food that is prepared by a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Food that is prepared by a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪkaʊt/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I'm a great cook, but my trash can knows I live on takeout.
- We decided to get takeout instead of cooking tonight.
- The takeout arrived faster than my motivation to cook.
takeout
NOUN[/ˈteɪkaʊt/]
Food that is prepared by a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere
They ordered takeout and enjoyed dinner together at home.
"Take it out!" the cashier said as the customer carried the meal home. (takeout → "Take it out!" → Take the food out of the restaurant and enjoy it somewhere else.)
They picked up takeout, hung out at home, and chilled out all evening.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Takeout emerged in 1940s America as a compound word combining 'take' and 'out'. The term reflects the cultural practice of busy modern consumers purchasing prepared food from restaurants to consume at home, rather than dining on premises.
Breakdown
take (to carry or convey) + out (away from a place) = to carry food away from a restaurant for consumption elsewhere.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks I'm a great cook, but my trash can knows I live on takeout.”
“We decided to get takeout instead of cooking tonight.”
“The takeout arrived faster than my motivation to cook.”
“This restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout options.”
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