Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take-away

/ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.44 in modern English

Syllables: take--away
IPA: /ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.

noun

An idea, lesson or conclusion learned at some event for future use.

noun

A takeout restaurant, or food from such restaurant.

Australian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage

Example Sentences

"The following take-aways are critical when developing corporate strategy."
"The small scale of Chinese take-aways is an important factor in making these businesses viable for families."

Etymology

Deverbal from take away.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/
British English: /ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

take-aways (plural)

Phrases

take away

Frequently Paired Words

take away takeaway

Synonyms

takeout

Questions

How do you pronounce take-away?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/.
What does take-away mean?: Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.
Where does take-away come from?: Deverbal from take away.

How to pronounce take-away

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