: an establishment (such as a theater or restaurant) so laid out that patrons can be accommodated while remaining in their automobiles
drive-in
adjective
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Maine is home to hundreds of miles of coastline with idyllic towns complete with boardwalks, drive-in movie theaters, and of course, beaches.
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2024
The publication also shared its top picks for things to do and places to go this summer, including drive-in movie theaters, scenic train rides and kayak tours.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 June 2024
Set at the Cheshire Fairgrounds on the edge of the small town of Swanzey, Northlands emerged from the drive-in concerts that became popular during the pandemic.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
The question is, will movie theaters become obsolete like in the 1970s golden age of drive-in movies?
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2024
The publication also shared its top picks for things to do and places to go this summer, including drive-in movie theaters, scenic train rides and kayak tours.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 June 2024
Set at the Cheshire Fairgrounds on the edge of the small town of Swanzey, Northlands emerged from the drive-in concerts that became popular during the pandemic.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
The question is, will movie theaters become obsolete like in the 1970s golden age of drive-in movies?
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive-in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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