drive-through
Speech parts
1. drive-through - Noun
2. drive-through - Adjective
Meaning
Of an establishment, providing service to occupants of automobiles while still in their still-running vehicle.
I switched banks so that I could use a drive-through branch near my home.
Of a feature of such an establishment (especially a window), adapted to provide such service.
The restaurant’s drive-through window had a turntable of bulletproof glass designed to allow transactions while preventing robberies.
An establishment, especially a restaurant, providing drive-through service.
Since I was pressed for time, I picked up burgers at a drive-through on the way home.
The window of such an establishment adapted for such purpose.
“Please pull forward and pay at the drive-through,” said the attendant upon taking my order.
Alternative names
Drive through
Synonyms
Examples
There are times, like after a long day of work, when the thought of an easy drive-through is enticing. But then I remember how crappy I felt when I ate fast food in the past, and it inspires me to head to the grocery store or my local farmer's market and whip up an easy but healthier option.
I'm a big cook and prefer to make meals at home when I can. I'm either cooking or we're going to a drive-through somewhere. I'm really proud of my homemade sweet potato pie. At Thanksgiving I make five of them because they go quick.
I do get scared of the dentist, so a drive-through dentist might make me feel more at home. If I got to stay in my car.
I worked the drive-through at McDonald's and tried out different accents - Italian, Russian, Irish.
After previously indicating only virtual ceremonies would be allowed, CPS officials now say drive-through graduations and celebrations featuring staff visits to graduates’ homes are OK as long as safety precautions are put in place and strictly followed.
A drive-through clinic is available at the University of Newcastle from 8am to 4pm every day.