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
Examples of drive-through in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Police said Hinnant collapsed in the drive-through lane, was detained and then taken to a hospital.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
At a restaurant in Florida, for example, workers assembling meals for drive-through customers stand on one side of a large island while staff preparing orders to eat in stand on the other—preventing the individuals from bumping into one another.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The idea is to put it next to a drive-through window, on a rooftop, or in popular pick-up and drop-off locations like college campuses.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
At the final drive-through drop-off a few weeks ago, says depot co-chair Sharon Resnick, of Farmington Hills, there were 275 cars ― and a U-Haul.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Yum Brands is also testing using AI voices at drive-through lines instead of human beings, something rival Wendy's is already testing.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024
The property previously was the location of a Burger King restaurant and drive-through site.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
Shrestha has installed a line of concrete posts along the front of Eddie’s, making another vehicle drive-through less likely.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 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
Campuses became resourceful in trying to commemorate students’ achievements while remaining mindful of public health — organizing drive-through ceremonies, or moving the festivities entirely online.
—Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2023
These days, McClure lives even closer to this drive-through destination for burgers, dogs, shakes and a brief respite from the industrial life of East Frederick.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
North Richland Hills has a new PJ’s Coffee with a drive-through.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
The website also has printable posters that businesses can hang at their drive-through windows or place at tables to explain the ban to customers and employees.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2023
Today, nearly 40 percent of all restaurant traffic is in the drive-through lane, while visits to physical restaurants were 22 percent lower in February 2023 than in 2020, according to Placer.ai.
—Caitlin Gilbert, Lindsey Bever, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2023
Those include seniors-only hours, drive-through pantries, and expanded home delivery services.
—Lauren Lee, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
Wild Lights: On evenings in December, several pathways and areas are decorated with holiday lights and displays; most nights, guests can walk through the paths, and some nights are open for drive-through viewing.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Police said Hinnant collapsed in the drive-through lane, was detained and then taken to a hospital.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
At a restaurant in Florida, for example, workers assembling meals for drive-through customers stand on one side of a large island while staff preparing orders to eat in stand on the other—preventing the individuals from bumping into one another.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The idea is to put it next to a drive-through window, on a rooftop, or in popular pick-up and drop-off locations like college campuses.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
At the final drive-through drop-off a few weeks ago, says depot co-chair Sharon Resnick, of Farmington Hills, there were 275 cars ― and a U-Haul.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Yum Brands is also testing using AI voices at drive-through lines instead of human beings, something rival Wendy's is already testing.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024
The property previously was the location of a Burger King restaurant and drive-through site.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
Shrestha has installed a line of concrete posts along the front of Eddie’s, making another vehicle drive-through less likely.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 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
Campuses became resourceful in trying to commemorate students’ achievements while remaining mindful of public health — organizing drive-through ceremonies, or moving the festivities entirely online.
—Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2023
These days, McClure lives even closer to this drive-through destination for burgers, dogs, shakes and a brief respite from the industrial life of East Frederick.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
North Richland Hills has a new PJ’s Coffee with a drive-through.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
The website also has printable posters that businesses can hang at their drive-through windows or place at tables to explain the ban to customers and employees.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2023
Today, nearly 40 percent of all restaurant traffic is in the drive-through lane, while visits to physical restaurants were 22 percent lower in February 2023 than in 2020, according to Placer.ai.
—Caitlin Gilbert, Lindsey Bever, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2023
Those include seniors-only hours, drive-through pantries, and expanded home delivery services.
—Lauren Lee, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023
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