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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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The third Destination boasts arguably the cruelest kill (the tanning beds), the funniest (the weight machine), and one terrific moment at a fast-food drive-through that plays devilishly with distance and anticipation.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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
On the ground, other officers were manning tables and walking the drive-through accepting donations from customers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The third Destination boasts arguably the cruelest kill (the tanning beds), the funniest (the weight machine), and one terrific moment at a fast-food drive-through that plays devilishly with distance and anticipation.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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 29 May. 2025.
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