: 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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But for young couples at drive-in theaters, that lack of separation was part of the appeal.
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
More sports should do drive-in double features of a classic flick and then a game.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
If there isn't a drive-in in your town, look for one nearby or at your vacation spot.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
The 13 theaters, which operate under the Showcase Cinemas brand, are in Rhode Island, New York, Ohio and Massachusetts, which of course is where Redstone first launched his media empire with a drive-in theater in Dedham.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
More sports should do drive-in double features of a classic flick and then a game.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
If there isn't a drive-in in your town, look for one nearby or at your vacation spot.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
The 13 theaters, which operate under the Showcase Cinemas brand, are in Rhode Island, New York, Ohio and Massachusetts, which of course is where Redstone first launched his media empire with a drive-in theater in Dedham.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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