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drive-in

[drahyv-in]
–noun
1. a motion-picture theater, refreshment stand, bank, or other public facility designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles.
–adjective
2. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of such an establishment: Drive-in business far exceeded walk-in business.

Origin:
1925–30, Americanism; n., adj. use of v. phrase drive in
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drive-in   (drīv'ĭn')
n.  An establishment, especially an outdoor movie theater, designed to permit customers to remain in their motor vehicles while being accommodated.
adj.  Of or being such an establishment: a drive-in restaurant; a drive-in teller.
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