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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Yet for a small, small circle—those on the elite international horse show circuit—Wellington isn’t a drive-through town.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 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
The restaurant chain, which offers drive-through and dine-in options, now has more than 430 locations in 10 states, according to Scrape Hero.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Yet for a small, small circle—those on the elite international horse show circuit—Wellington isn’t a drive-through town.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
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“Drive-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-through. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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