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drive-in

noun

Definition of drive-in

as in cinema

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Recent Examples of drive-in Chinese models now routinely ship with in-car karaoke systems, mechanical foot massagers, rotating lounge seats or even headlights that can project movies onto a wall, turning any parking spot into a drive-in cinema. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 An Eastern Kentucky drive-in restaurant is one of the best places to go for a hot dog in the country, according to a new list published July 15 by USA Today. — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 July 2026 Other outdoor activities, like a farmers market in Michigan and a drive-in theater in Minnesota, were canceled on Monday because of the heat. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 There are 50 tent sites, including 24 walk-in sites and 26 drive-in sites, as well as five car-camping sites. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drive-in

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Now, the renowned festival is aiming to add another layer to its legacy of cinema advocacy by commissioning new films.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026
Beaverbrook is home to four restaurants—the Japanese Grill is Vogue’s pick—a cinema, tennis courts, and 470 acres of grounds, with roses, daffodils, primroses and cherry blossom in abundance.

— Vogue, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of cinema

Noun

Her Mame years kicked off with a national tour in 1965, followed by summer engagements, bus & truck tours and stops in Las Vegas, playhouses and dinner theaters.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Fearing for their lives, the kids escape the confines of Buddy’s playhouse and embark on a dangerous journey to the mythical Diamond City.

— Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Definition of playhouse

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The Invite opened in limited release on June 26 and expanded to theaters nationwide on July 10.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
In a major blow to the org’s solidarity, the CEOs of the two largest theater chains, AMC’s Adam Aron and Regal’s Eduardo Acuna, are throwing their support behind the $111 billion deal.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of theater

Noun

In the mid-2020s, that’s the multiplex—with Spider-Man swinging across your BMW screen, too.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The rest are retrofits like my local theater — ordinary multiplex auditoriums Imax began converting in the mid-aughts, giving them somewhat bigger screens, upgraded sound, and hefty surcharges.

— Lane Brown, Vulture, 25 July 2026

Definition of multiplex

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