: 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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Sulphur Springs, the world’s only drive-in volcano, is five minutes from Ladera and offers easy access to the mineral waters and mud baths.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Anastasio, Gordon, Fishman and McConnell were transported, via Sphere screen magic, into an old drive-in-movie-theater-style performance space (complete with cars showing up and parking to watch the show).
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The drive-in encouraged attendees to arrive early to secure a spot.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s a vintage Disneyland ticket book, a Rubik’s Cube and an old aluminum speaker from a drive-in theater.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Anastasio, Gordon, Fishman and McConnell were transported, via Sphere screen magic, into an old drive-in-movie-theater-style performance space (complete with cars showing up and parking to watch the show).
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The drive-in encouraged attendees to arrive early to secure a spot.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s a vintage Disneyland ticket book, a Rubik’s Cube and an old aluminum speaker from a drive-in theater.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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