: an establishment (such as a theater or restaurant) so laid out that patrons can be accommodated while remaining in their automobiles
drive-in
adjective
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The film passed the $1 million mark after a month of drive-in movie theater buzz.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
The drive-in chain is promoting a $1.99 menu for a limited time as well.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Afterward, Elton offered to drive Betty home, stopping at a drive-in for a soda.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Traditions at the drive-in, 480 S. Tibbs Ave., include the playground and ordering favorites like tenderloins, French fries and pizza.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
The drive-in chain is promoting a $1.99 menu for a limited time as well.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Afterward, Elton offered to drive Betty home, stopping at a drive-in for a soda.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Traditions at the drive-in, 480 S. Tibbs Ave., include the playground and ordering favorites like tenderloins, French fries and pizza.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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