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First Known Use of drive–through
1949
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drive–through
noun
variants: or less commonly
drive–thru
Definition of drive–through
: a drive-through establishment (such as a restaurant or bank); also : the drive-through window at such an establishment
First Known Use of drive–through
1949
DRIVE–THROUGH Defined for English Language Learners
drive-through
noun
Definition of drive–through for English Language Learners
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: a business (such as a bank or restaurant) that is designed so that customers can be served while remaining in their cars; also : the window from which people are served
DRIVE–THROUGH Defined for Kids
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