variants
or less commonly drive-thru
: a drive-through establishment (such as a restaurant or bank)
also
: the drive-through window at such an establishment
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Former President Trump briefly worked the fryer at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in October, but has not publicly supported an increase this election cycle, even avoiding the question when asked about it from a Golden Arches drive-through window.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
McDonald’s is, in essence, sponsoring the ultimate drive-through, as 200-mph race cars weave through downtown Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
That’s led some franchise owners to move to drive-through and counter service, with no sit-down options.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Former President Trump briefly worked the fryer at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in October, but has not publicly supported an increase this election cycle, even avoiding the question when asked about it from a Golden Arches drive-through window.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Easter ham dinner can also be ordered at the drive-through window from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $25, cash only, with no pre-order necessary.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
McDonald’s is, in essence, sponsoring the ultimate drive-through, as 200-mph race cars weave through downtown Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
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“Drive-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-through. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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