takeout meaning and definition

TAKEOUT noun

Definition of takeout (noun)

1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
   • "in England they call takeout food `takeaway'"
   • synonyms: takeaway, takeout food
2. (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit

TAKEOUT adjective

Definition of takeout (adjective)

1. of or involving food to be taken and eaten off the premises
   • "takeout pizza"; "the takeout counter"; "`take-away' is chiefly British"
   • synonyms: take-away