: 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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There’s tons of in-your-face werewolf action, big guns and lots of blood and guts in this throwback flick that would feel right at home in a drive-in double feature.
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William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The murder of manager Daniel Shrewsbury, 33, took place on July 7 at the drive-in in the 5500 block of Babcock Road in San Antonio.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
In the late ’70s, Hooper’s movie had made its way from first-run theaters to the threadbare drive-ins of New England.
—Chris Nashawaty, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The burgers will remind you of old-school drive-in style burgers, which is perfect for Pool Burger’s location.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The murder of manager Daniel Shrewsbury, 33, took place on July 7 at the drive-in in the 5500 block of Babcock Road in San Antonio.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
In the late ’70s, Hooper’s movie had made its way from first-run theaters to the threadbare drive-ins of New England.
—Chris Nashawaty, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The burgers will remind you of old-school drive-in style burgers, which is perfect for Pool Burger’s location.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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