doggy bag
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Definition
Noun: A small bag or container provided by a restaurant so that a customer can take home leftover food from their meal. The name humorously suggests the food is for the customer's dog, though it is typically for the customer to eat later.
Usage
A "doggy bag" is requested by a customer at the end of a meal when they cannot finish their food. It is a common and accepted practice in many restaurants.
Examples
- "The portion was so large, I asked the waiter for a doggy bag."
- "Could we get a doggy bag for the rest of this pizza, please?"
- "She always takes her leftovers home in a doggy bag."
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used humorously or euphemistically, acknowledging that the food is for human consumption later, not necessarily for a pet.
- In more formal contexts, the term "takeout container" or "to-go box" might be used instead, though "doggy bag" remains widely understood.
Variants and Related Words
- Doggie bag: An alternative, equally common spelling of the same term.
Synonyms
- Takeout container
- To-go box
- Leftover bag
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "To ask for a doggy bag": The standard phrase for requesting to take leftovers home from a restaurant.
- Example: "Don't waste that steak; just ask for a doggy bag."
Noun
- a bag for food that a customer did not eat at a restaurant; the transparent pretense is that the food is taken home to feed the customer's dog