drive-in

noun

ˈdrīv-ˌin 

: an establishment (such as a theater or restaurant) so laid out that patrons can be accommodated while remaining in their automobiles

drive-in adjective

Examples of drive-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 414-foot Lürssen wasn’t a floating palace like most of the world’s largest yachts before it, but an expedition ship disguised as a superyacht, complete with submarines, helipads, a drive-in marina, and research capabilities. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Fritz’s began as a drive-in at 32nd Street and Brown Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. — Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

The drive-in theater soon went to six nights a week of featuring classic movies on its outdoor screen. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

The drive-in operated Thursday through Sunday, with tickets costing $20 per car. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drive-in

• aneurin
• crystallin
• eosin
• mandolin
• porphyrin
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• underpin
• vietminh
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• buckskin

Kids Definition

drive-in

noun

ˈdrī-ˌvin

: a business (as a movie theater or restaurant) set up so that customers can be served or provided for while remaining in their automobiles

drive-in adjective