drive-through US
ˈdraɪv θru
See also: drive-thru (UK)
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Definition of drive-through - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

servicesUSproviding service to cars without parkingUS
  • The drive-through bank was convenient for busy customers.
curbside drive-thru

Noun

1.
serviceUSwindow where you get service without leaving your carUS
  • She paid for her coffee at the drive-through.
drive-thru
2.
pharmacy serviceTECH.USservice where customers pick up prescriptions from their carsTECH.US
  • He got his medicine at the drive-through.
drive-thru
3.
banking serviceRareUSservice where customers conduct transactions from their carsRareUS
  • She deposited the check at the drive-through.
drive-thru
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Images of drive-through

  • drive-through: window where you get service without leaving your car
    window where you get service without leaving your car
  • drive-through: service where customers pick up prescriptions from their cars
    service where customers pick up prescriptions from their cars

Origin of drive-through

English, drive (propel) + through (across)

Terms with drive-through included in their meaning

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traffic violation
drive through a red traffic light
traffic
drive through a red traffic light illegally
traffic
drive through a red traffic light illegally
traffic violation
drive through a red traffic light
retail
drive-through liquor store or convenience store

Examples of drive-through in a sentence

  • The drive-through pharmacy was a lifesaver during the pandemic.
  • We ordered burgers from the drive-through.
  • The pharmacy has a convenient drive-through.
  • She prefers using the drive-through for her prescriptions.
  • The new drive-through pharmacy opened last week.
  • He prefers using the drive-through for quick banking.

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  1. French:au volant, guichet, ...
  2. German:Drive-in, Drive-through, ...
  3. Italian:con servizio drive-through, drive-in, ...
  4. Spanish:de autoservicio, auto-servicio, ...
  5. Portuguese:drive-through, banco móvel, ...
  6. Chinese:免下车的, 得来速, ...
  7. Japanese:ドライブスルーの, ドライブスルー, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَصَّص لِخِدْمَة السَّيَّارات دُون تَوَقُّف, خِدْمَةُ السَّيَّارَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּרַיְיב תְּרוּ, דְרַיְיב־תְּרוּ, ...
  10. Russian:автомобильный, окно обслуживания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:автомобільний, драйв-тру, ...
  12. Hindi:ड्राइव-थ्रू, ऐसी सेवा खिड़की जहाँ गाड़ी से उतरे बिना सामान या सेवा मिलती है, ...

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