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 Martín

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

Examples of food truck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The HartBeat local music festival has been merged with a food truck festival to become HartBeats and Eats, a three-day affair on the riverfront. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

In celebration of the iconic bridge's 100th anniversary, the structure will be closed to vehicular traffic to give guests the opportunity to walk the bridge, grab a bite from a number of food trucks, check out family fun and more. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 July 2026

What to do nearby Guests can snorkel at Molokini Crater, learn about marine mammals at the nearby Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, then get their food truck fix amidst lush tropical plants at South Maui Gardens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Each concert is 21-and-older, and food trucks will be available on-site as outside food and alcohol are not permitted. — Camila Pedrosa july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for food truck

• amok
• amuck
• awestruck
• dumbstruck
• potluck
• roebuck
• unstuck
• woodchuck
• chuck
• cluck
• duck
• huck