variants
or less commonly drive-thru
: a drive-through establishment (such as a restaurant or bank)
also
: the drive-through window at such an establishment
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Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Officers observed a vehicle entering the drive-through of a Chick-fil-A located at 3240 Berlin Turnpike around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday that had allegedly been failing to stop for police multiple times over the last several days, according to the Newington Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
McDonald’s is, in essence, sponsoring the ultimate drive-through, as 200-mph race cars weave through downtown Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
QSRs have a smaller geographic footprint and lower labor costs due to the use of drive-through and take-out, and the use of technology (i.e., mobile apps for ordering ahead, self-serve kiosks, and artificial intelligence) is further streamlining costs.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Officers observed a vehicle entering the drive-through of a Chick-fil-A located at 3240 Berlin Turnpike around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday that had allegedly been failing to stop for police multiple times over the last several days, according to the Newington Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Easter ham dinner can also be ordered at the drive-through window from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $25, cash only, with no pre-order necessary.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
McDonald’s is, in essence, sponsoring the ultimate drive-through, as 200-mph race cars weave through downtown Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
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“Drive-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-through. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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