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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Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The 5,525-square-foot, double lane drive-through property opened its doors recently with the franchise signing a 15-year triple-net lease.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Took him to get something to eat from a drive-through restaurant and spent hours ensuring he was taken care of.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The 5,525-square-foot, double lane drive-through property opened its doors recently with the franchise signing a 15-year triple-net lease.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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 30 Jan. 2026.
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