carryout
Food to go
Carryout is food prepared at a restaurant for eating elsewhere: Let's get carryout tonight.
The term functions as both noun and adjective: carryout containers, a carryout order.
More common in parts of the American Midwest and Mid-Atlantic; elsewhere takeout or to-go predominate.
Also spelled carry-out.
Restaurant food for elsewhere
- pickupSmall open-bed truck
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- curbsideAdjacent to the street
counter · grab-and-go · mobile-ordering · fast-casual · ready-made · prepackaged · self-service · kiosk
Objects for holding things
- bagsFlexible carrying containers
- boxesSix-sided containers
- cartonsLightweight cardboard containers
- napkinsMealtime wiping cloths
utensils · plasticware · cups · lids · straws · foil · clamshell · styrofoam
Restaurant serving Italian pies
- ChineseOf that Asian nation
- ThaiOf Bangkok's nation
- IndianPerson from either continent
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
deli · taqueria · kebab · falafel · pho · ramen · barbecue · wings
Moving with speed
- readySuitable for use now
- portableAble to be carried
- time-savingReducing required duration
- efficientProductive without waste
easy · accessible · practical · on-the-go · busy · weeknight · last-minute · hassle-free
takeout
Restaurant food for elsewhere
- pickupSmall open-bed truck
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
curbside · counter · grab-and-go · mobile-ordering · fast-casual · ready-made · prepackaged · self-service · kiosk · queue
containers
Objects for holding things
napkins · utensils · plasticware · cups · lids · straws · foil · clamshell · styrofoam · recyclable
pizzeria
Restaurant serving Italian pies
sushi · deli · taqueria · kebab · falafel · pho · ramen · barbecue · wings · gyro
quick
Moving with speed
- readySuitable for use now
- portableAble to be carried
- time-savingReducing required duration
efficient · easy · accessible · practical · on-the-go · busy · weeknight · last-minute · hassle-free · simple
- eateriesrestaurant, diner, bistro, cafeteria, pizzeria
- foodservicecafeteria, catering, restaurant, buffet, canteen
- service deliveryin-person, on-site, remote, online, self-service
- takeouttakeout, delivery driver, pizza delivery, delivery fee, online order
- dining stylesbuffet, table service, counter service, self-service, fine dining
- family restaurantsIHOP, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, Golden Corral