drive-through

== English == === Alternative forms === drive through drivethrough (rare) drive-thru (US, Philippines) drive thru drivethru === Etymology === Deverbal from drive through. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɹaɪvˌθɹu/ === Adjective === drive-through (not comparable) 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 the lane. Coordinate term: drive-in (adjective) Of a feature of such an establishment (especially a window), adapted to provide such service. ==== Derived terms ==== ski-through ==== Translations ==== === Noun === drive-through (plural drive-throughs) An establishment, especially a restaurant, providing drive-through service. Coordinate term: drive-in (noun) The window of such an establishment adapted for such purpose. ==== Derived terms ==== ski-through ==== Translations ==== === See also === curb service drive-by