Takeaway
/ˈteɪk.ə.weɪ/noun
A food item purchased to be eaten elsewhere or the main point derived from a discussion.
Did you know?In ancient times, the act of taking away was often associated with the loss of power or possession, making 'takeaway' a phrase steeped in the symbolism of loss.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tekw-
“to touch, handle, or take.”
Old English
Old English
tacan
“to take, seize, or capture.”
Middle English
Middle English
tak(en)
“to grasp or receive.”
Modern English
English
takeaway
“an item taken away or a key point extracted from an experience.”