food truck

noun

: a large wheeled vehicle from which food is sold that typically contains cooking facilities where the food is prepared
Nearby, lunchtime crowds formed outside about half a dozen food trucks, serving Indian, Cuban, Mexican and French cuisine.Hugo Martin
Food trucks aren't new to the city's landscape. For decades they've offered cheap eats along roadsides and at construction sites across southern California.David Brindley

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Festivities include dock diving for dogs, lure courses, a beer garden, food trucks, shopping and pet adoption opportunities. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 The Scottsdale tasting room also invites food trucks on Fridays so patrons have more food options. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 That means beer, atmosphere, food trucks to be ‘missed by many’ CT business closing at end of year. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024 This evening of family fun features crafts, bounce houses, food trucks and more. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for food truck 

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of food truck was in 1884

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“Food truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20truck. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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