drive-through
1 of 2adjective
ˈdrīv-ˌthrü 
variants or less commonly drive-thru
: drive-up
drive-through
2 of 2noun
variants or less commonly drive-thru
: a drive-through establishment (such as a restaurant or bank)
also : the drive-through window at such an establishment
Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1918, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1949, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
drive-through
adjective
ˈdrīv-ˌthrü
: drive-up