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carryout

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Food that is intended to be eaten off the premises from which it is bought.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Scotland, countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: takeaway, takeout

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An establishment that prepares and sells food to be taken away on demand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Scotland, countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: takeaway

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Deverbal from carry out.