drive-ins

noun

plural of drive-in
as in cinemas

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  1. cinemas
  2. theaters
  3. playhouses
Noun
  • An erotic thriller that captures the dying charm of Thailand’s stand-alone cinemas which also serve as cruising sites for closeted gay men.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Year-on-year admissions continue to smash records, and a robust turnout — from the city’s open-air cinemas to the festival’s masterclasses and after-hours events — is all but guaranteed.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cinemas
Noun
  • Whereas a movie may only have a limited run in theaters, a meme can last forever.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of theaters
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
  • The town is full of vintage pieces such as playhouses and a Little Tikes Tuggy Boat Sandbox like the one Hoban had as a kid.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of playhouses
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