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
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Wendy's was the first to make widespread use of drive-through windows in the 1970s.
—Bob Vitale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Oliver Renick, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Her office has allocated $1 million of discretionary funding to host four large drive-through food distribution events with the food bank as well as a handful of smaller giveaways.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
Because the challenge centers on sitting down and enjoying a meal together at the restaurant, drive-through and mobile order customers would not be eligible based on the promotion’s description.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Wendy's was the first to make widespread use of drive-through windows in the 1970s.
—Bob Vitale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
If the parasite spreads, beef supply could be strained, but the bigger question could be whether the news alone will spook Americans out of the drive-through lane.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Her office has allocated $1 million of discretionary funding to host four large drive-through food distribution events with the food bank as well as a handful of smaller giveaways.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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“Drive-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-through. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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