drive-through
Collocations
4ADJ.
near
VERB + DRIVE-THROUGH
pay, use
DRIVE-THROUGH + NOUN
attendant, way, window
PREP.
on
Definitions
adj
Of an establishment, providing service to occupants of automobiles while they are in their still-running vehicle, especially when the vehicle does not park in a parking space and the goods received are not consumed until the vehicle vacates
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.
noun
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.
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4I switched banks so that I could use a drive-through branch near my home.
WiktionaryThe restaurant’s drive-through window had a turntable of bulletproof glass designed to allow transactions while preventing robberies.
WiktionarySince I was pressed for time, I picked up burgers at a drive-through on the way home.
Wiktionary“Please pull forward and pay at the drive-through,” said the attendant upon taking my order.
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