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carryout Synonyms
Another word for carryout
Choosing another word for carryout depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Prepared food purchased from a restaurant or shop to be eaten off the premises, or the service of providing such food.
Usage Example
"Since neither of us felt like cooking after a long workday, we ordered Chinese takeout for dinner."
Strongest
takeout
carry-out
takeaway
• adjective (Context 2)
Designating or relating to prepared food or drink purchased at a restaurant or shop to be consumed elsewhere.
Usage Example
"The pizzeria offers a special discount on all takeout orders placed before five o'clock."
Strongest
takeout
carry-out
takeaway
to-go
• noun (Context 3)
A restaurant, delicatessen, or small convenience store that sells prepared food or beverages to be consumed elsewhere.
Usage Example
"He stopped by the corner takeaway on his way home to pick up a sandwich and a cold drink."
Strongest
takeaway
Opposites of carryout
The opposite of carryout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
dine-in
eat-in
sit-down
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Carryout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/carryout