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
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Amy Gardner and Isaac Arnsdorf The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2024
While at the counter or drive-through window, Harvey recommends ordering one of Curly’s signature frozen custard.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 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
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Adjective
Similarly, lawsuits in Michigan and Arizona feed off a common Republican complaint about changing election rules to accommodate health concerns during the pandemic, such as allowing drop boxes and drive-through voting.
—Amy Gardner and Isaac Arnsdorf The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2024
While at the counter or drive-through window, Harvey recommends ordering one of Curly’s signature frozen custard.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 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
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“Drive-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-through. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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