Drive-through
Drive-through
Drive-through (pronounced: /ˈdraɪv θruː/), also known as drive-thru, is a type of service provided by a business that allows customers to purchase products without leaving their cars. The format was pioneered in the United States in the 1930s by Jordan Martin, but has since spread to other countries.
Etymology
The term "drive-through" is a simple combination of "drive" and "through", indicating the nature of the service. The alternative spelling, "drive-thru", is a phonetic respelling that was first used in 1949.
Related Terms
- Drive-in: A similar concept where customers park their vehicles and are served by staff who come to the car.
- Fast food: A type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale and with a strong priority placed on "speed of service" versus other relevant factors involved in culinary science.
- Take-out: A service in which customers order food from a restaurant and collect it to eat elsewhere.
- Carhop: A server who brings fast food to people in their cars at drive-in restaurants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drive-through
- Wikipedia's article - Drive-through
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