takeaway
Translation
takeaway meal, takeaway shop
Examples
Let's get a Chinese takeaway tonight.
Let's get a Chinese takeaway tonight.
There's a new takeaway on the corner.
There's a new takeaway on the corner.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((...)) takeaway a type of takeaway meal Let's get a Chinese takeaway.
a takeaway a shop that sells takeaway food Is there a takeaway near here?
Similar Words
Synonyms: fast food, carry-out (US English)
Etymology
A compound of the verb 'take' and the adverb 'away'. It literally means food that you take away to eat elsewhere.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'taking' the food 'away' from the restaurant. The word describes the action, making it easy to remember.