TAKEAWAY
/ˈteɪkəweɪ/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of TAKEAWAY
A restaurant that sells food to be eaten elsewhere.
"If you're hungry, there's a takeaway just around the corner."
A meal bought to be eaten elsewhere.
"I fancy an Indian takeaway tonight."
The preliminary part of a golfer′s swing when the club is brought back away from the ball.
(Of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought.
"I couldn't be bothered cooking, so I bought a takeaway curry."
Examples of TAKEAWAY in a Sentence
- "If you're hungry, there's a takeaway just around the corner."
- "I fancy an Indian takeaway tonight."
- "I couldn't be bothered cooking, so I bought a takeaway curry."
Word Details
Is TAKEAWAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAKEAWAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TAKEAWAY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TAKEAWAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | k | e | a | w | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAKEAWAY
71 words from the letters in TAKEAWAY
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How to Use TAKEAWAY in Word Games
TAKEAWAY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TAKEAWAY to find 71 additional valid words.