noun
- food prepared by a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere
- a restaurant or store that sells food to be eaten elsewhere
Usage: chiefly US
Usage: chiefly US
adjective
- designed or intended to be taken away and consumed elsewhere
Usage: chiefly US
Examples
- We ordered carryout from the Chinese restaurant.
- The pizza place offers both dine-in and carryout options.
- She picked up carryout on her way home from work.
- The carryout menu has different prices than dining in.
- There’s a good carryout place near the office.
- They specialize in carryout orders during lunch hours.