: 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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Performance so far is strongest in the west of Germany, and the title is seeing strong drive-in play.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024
Not to mention, the town of Warwick is packed with wineries, orchards, hiking trails, and novelties like a drive-in theater.
—Erika Veurink, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2024
Sonic: The drive-in joint is handing out their quarter-pounder double cheeseburger for $2 on Wednesday.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
The West Valley City Council is set to decide the fate of the long-running Redwood swap meet and drive-in theater during a vote on Sept. 17.
—Axios Salt Lake City, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024
Not to mention, the town of Warwick is packed with wineries, orchards, hiking trails, and novelties like a drive-in theater.
—Erika Veurink, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2024
Sonic: The drive-in joint is handing out their quarter-pounder double cheeseburger for $2 on Wednesday.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
The West Valley City Council is set to decide the fate of the long-running Redwood swap meet and drive-in theater during a vote on Sept. 17.
—Axios Salt Lake City, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
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