1. plural of carryout; restaurants or food establishments that sell prepared food to be eaten elsewhere
Usage: common in North American English; often used attributively (e.g., 'carryout restaurant')
2. plural of carryout; prepared food sold by a restaurant for consumption off the premises
Usage: informal

Examples

• There are several Chinese carryouts in our neighborhood.
• We ordered carryouts from the Italian place downtown.
• The carryouts were still hot when we got home.
• Many carryouts offer delivery services now.
• She picked up carryouts for dinner instead of cooking.