: 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 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.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The drive-in-turned-diner has been serving up hearty comfort food to Charlotteans looking for a filling meal since 1957, working its way into a firm hold among Charlotte’s oldest restaurants.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The Malt Shop, a 1958 Weatherford drive-in, is expanding to Peaster at the former Merl’s 111 barbecue stand, opening by mid-June to early July.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The space also has its own massage room and a drive-in tender dock for toys.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The drive-in-turned-diner has been serving up hearty comfort food to Charlotteans looking for a filling meal since 1957, working its way into a firm hold among Charlotte’s oldest restaurants.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The Malt Shop, a 1958 Weatherford drive-in, is expanding to Peaster at the former Merl’s 111 barbecue stand, opening by mid-June to early July.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The space also has its own massage room and a drive-in tender dock for toys.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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