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drive-in

noun

Definition of drive-in

as in cinema

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Recent Examples of drive-in At a Minnesota state park, drive-in campsites typically cost $20-$35 per night depending on the site. — Derek James, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 In addition to popcorn, candy and slushies, drive-in guests can purchase pizza, hot dogs, chicken wings and tenders, alcoholic beverages and more. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 After 14 years of service, the drive-in movie theater had its last day of operation on Labor Day. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026 The drive-in closes for the season after Labor Day and usually reopens on Memorial Day. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drive-in

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In 2025, Tasveer acquired the Ark Lodge Cinema in Seattle’s Columbia City and turned it into the Tasveer Film Center, which shows international cinema every day of the week.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Communal areas, including a private cinema, will be appointed with furniture from Karl Lagerfeld Maison, while quotes from the late German designer will be incorporated here and there.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cinema

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The play is directed by the playhouse’s new co-artistic director Sasha Brätt.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Collectors and parents began sending Hoban photos of their own childhood playhouses, helping identify rare models, missing accessories and even how certain sets originally looked.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of playhouse

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Slam Frank’s provocations, however, are leavened by Fox’s genuine skill with and respect for musical theater.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
After wrapping production on Man of Tomorrow in August, the fourth film in Gunn’s new DCU franchise is set to premiere July 9, 2027 in theaters.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of theater

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The movie became a phenomenon at church groups, sports bars and families turning to the multiplex for a weekend outing.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
At a minimum, a screen has to be 45 feet wide, which is just about the average length for a screen at your local multiplex.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of multiplex

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