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drive-in n
(Performing Arts) Chiefly US and Canadian a. a cinema designed to be used by patrons seated in their cars b. (modifier) a public facility or service designed for use in such a manner a drive-in restaurant a drive-in bank ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations drive-in [ˈdraɪvɪn] (esp US) A. N (= restaurant) restaurante donde se sirve al cliente en su automóvil; (= cinema) → autocine m B. ADJ [bank etc] dispuesto para el uso del automovilista en su coche drive-in cinema → autocine m a drive-in movie → una película de autocine DRIVE-IN En Estados Unidos el término drive-in hace referencia a todos aquellos establecimientos, como cines, restaurantes o bancos, especialmente construidos para que el cliente pueda hacer uso de sus servicios sin tener que abandonar el vehículo que conduce. El primero de estos establecimientos se abrió en 1933. El término también se usa como adjetivo, como por ejemplo en a drive-in movie. A veces se usa la forma drive-through o drive-thru, que se aplica especialmente a las hamburgueserías, bancos y otros establecimientos en los que las transacciones son muy breves y no hay necesidad de aparcar el vehículo. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Roadsides: Images of the American Landscape is both a black-and-white photography collection and a nostalgia tour of diners and cafes, bowling alleys and bars, drive-ins and motels across America. Part biology lesson, part sideshow, part morality play, part medical 'shock footage'" writes Briggs, Mom and Dad "played continuously for 23 years, still booking drive-ins as late as 1977, and grossed an estimated $100 million. While the days of drive-ins, carhops and cowboy movie sets are long gone, there is still plenty to do in the Valley and beyond. |
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