: an establishment (such as a theater or restaurant) so laid out that patrons can be accommodated while remaining in their automobiles
drive-in
adjective
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Berlin had some drug stores and pizza joints, a ‘60s shopping center and the always hopping Berlin Turnpike, with its restaurants, drive-ins, and many motels somehow still in business after the interstate bypass.
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
According to Tennessean archives, his time in Nashville included visits with Johnny Cash and Chet Atkins, watching movies at the local drive-in cinema and crashing a performance from Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Sonic apparently has noticed the fervor, because the drive-in chain decided to introduce two of their own Crispy Tender Wraps this week for a mere $1.99.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Their ‘drive-in’ movie theater with classic cars and great movies is unique, fun, and nostalgic.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
According to Tennessean archives, his time in Nashville included visits with Johnny Cash and Chet Atkins, watching movies at the local drive-in cinema and crashing a performance from Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Sonic apparently has noticed the fervor, because the drive-in chain decided to introduce two of their own Crispy Tender Wraps this week for a mere $1.99.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Their ‘drive-in’ movie theater with classic cars and great movies is unique, fun, and nostalgic.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for drive-in
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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