Word info

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

Drive through

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. Alison Sweeney

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. Chandra Wilson

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. Jessica Pare

I worked the drive-through at McDonald's and tried out different accents - Italian, Russian, Irish. James Franco

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. Source: Internet

A drive-through clinic is available at the University of Newcastle from 8am to 4pm every day. Source: Internet

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