drive-in

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Recent Examples of drive-in Jaws is my favorite film, encompassing my feelings as a young wide-eyed child seeing it for the first time at a drive-in (talk about larger than life, especially for a small kid) and then rewatching it endlessly on TV and VHS until the tapes wore out. Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 Between the swingin' bed-hopping, its sweaty disco vibe, and the presence of a third-tier star in Priscilla Barnes (future Three's Company roommate Terri), this is a movie that seems tailor-made for a '70s drive-in double feature. Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025 The author includes an omnivorous range of signage for motels, drive-ins, bars, and movie theaters. Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for drive-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
Noun
  • Back then, Hindi cinema knew no better and banked majorly on the optics, avoiding the focus on better writing.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Each one comes with 24-hour butler service, a private kitchen, a living room with an in-home cinema, outdoor dining space, and a 602-square-foot swimming pool.
    Julie Olum, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The property’s amenities are second to none and include a private helipad, state-of-the-art equestrian facilities with a 10-stall barn and riding arena, a tennis court, and a playhouse.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Overall, Walker said, volunteers build 80-90 playhouses per year.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025

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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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