drive-in

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Synonyms: drive in, drivein, driven, drive-by, write-in, live-in, dive in, drive-up, drive on, drive-ins, die-in

Antonyms: drive in, drivein, driven, drive-by, write-in, live-in, dive in, drive-up, drive on, drive-ins, die-in

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|US}} Of an [[establishment]], providing [[service]] to [[patron]]s who [[remain]] in their [[automobile]]s and [[partake]] while [[parked]].
2. {{lb|en|Philippines}} A [[motel]]; a [[motor inn]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|US|Canada|Australia}} An [[outdoor]] cinema where [[movie]]s are [[project]]ed onto a large [[screen]] and patrons watch from inside their vehicles, listening either by a [[speaker]] or a designated radio frequency.
2. {{lb|en|US|Canada}} A restaurant where patrons remain in their vehicles to consume their meals; the meal may be ordered and delivered to one's vehicle by a [[carhop]] waiter; or may require patrons to use a service counter. The cars in the parking lot serve as the patrons' dining room, there being a lack of dining rooms and tables.
3. {{lb|en|US|Canada}} A [[drive-through]] restaurant where patrons remain in their vehicles and order food and beverages via a speaker phone; the meal is delivered by a service window accessible by car.

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