Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

carryout

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.04 in modern English

Syllables: car-ry-out
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Food that is intended to be eaten off the premises from which it is bought.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An establishment that prepares and sells food to be taken away on demand.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Deverbal from carry out.

Usage

Inflected Forms

carryouts (plural) carry-out (alternative)

Phrases

cash and carry

Frequently Paired Words

cash and carry

Synonyms

takeaway takeout

Questions

What does carryout mean?: Food that is intended to be eaten off the premises from which it is bought.
Where does carryout come from?: Deverbal from carry out.

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