1. meals prepared by a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere
Usage: plural of takeout
2. restaurants that specialize in preparing food to be taken away
Usage: plural of takeout

Examples

• We ordered takeouts from three different restaurants for the party.
• The street has several good takeouts including pizza and Chinese food.
• During the pandemic, many restaurants survived by focusing on takeouts.
• She prefers cooking at home rather than getting takeouts every night.
• The new shopping center will have multiple takeouts and a grocery store.
• Takeouts are convenient when you don’t have time to cook.