Take-out or
takeout (in
North American and
Philippine English); also
carry-out (in
U.S. and
Scotland);
take-away (in the
United Kingdom other than Scotland,
Australia,
New Zealand,
South Africa,
Hong Kong, and
Ireland),
parcel (in
Indian English and
Pakistani English), refers to prepared meals or other food items, purchased at a restaurant, that the purchaser intends to eat elsewhere. A concept found in many ancient cultures, take-out food is now common worldwide, with a number of different cuisines and dishes on offer.