drive-in

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Recent Examples of drive-in Today, the remaining drive-ins can be counted on one hand: the Malt Shop, Frosty Drive N in Denton and Theo’s Drive-In in Grand Prairie, and maybe a couple more in outlying towns. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025 There's perhaps no pastime that evokes as much summer nostalgia as drive-in movie theaters. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 Since exploding during the pandemic, thanks in part to its savvy embrace of livestreams and drive-in concerts, Goose has become a touring force: The band that was playing small clubs in 2019 will headline New York’s Madison Square Garden in June for the first time. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 June 2025 Texas moviegoers, rejoice: A Lone Star state theater recently ranked on a national list of the best drive-ins in the country. Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for drive-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
Noun
  • After nearly five years (since the pandemic outbreak in 2020), a major producer has shown such faith in cinemas and the power of their film.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Her presence will greatly enrich this year’s program and offer the audience a unique opportunity to engage with one of the key figures in contemporary cinema.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The playhouses, built by groups of sponsoring volunteers, are offered for free to Habitat homeowners as well as children of local military veterans and active-duty personnel.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • And for car enthusiasts: a playhouse of their very own.
    TJ Macias, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025

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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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