Definition

A person who serves food and drinks to customers in their cars at a drive-in restaurant.

Example

The carhop brought our burgers and shakes right to our car.

Conversation

Have you ever been served by a carhop at a drive-in restaurant?

Yeah, I remember it was such a fun experience!

I think it's cool how they bring the food right to your car.

Absolutely! It makes dining out feel special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carhop → The word is formed from "car" (from Latin *carrus*, meaning a wheeled vehicle) and "hop" (from Middle English *hoppen*, meaning to leap or spring). A carhop originally referred to a person who would leap or spring to serve customers in their cars, typically at drive-in restaurants.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone 'leaping' ('hop') to serve you while you're in your 'wheeled vehicle' ('car') — that's how a carhop serves customers.

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