drive-in
noun
ˈdrīv-ˌin 
: an establishment (such as a theater or restaurant) so laid out that patrons can be accommodated while remaining in their automobiles
drive-in adjective
Word History
First Known Use
1931, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
drive-in
noun
ˈdrīv-ˌin
: a restaurant or theater that serves customers while they stay in their vehicles
drive-ins
noun
as in cinemas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- cinemas
- theatres
- theaters
- playhouses
- megaplexes
- multiplexes
- plexes
- cinematheques
- nickelodeons
- art theaters
- art houses
- 'plexes
- grind houses
- fleapits
