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

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The episode also features a Filipino spot in Calgary, Alberta, and an Egyptian BBQ food truck in Austin, Texas. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Nov. 2025 Related attractions at Perrin Park included a food truck area, photo area and a mailbox for letters to Santa. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 Kick off the Christmas holiday season in downtown Corydon with a special appearance by the Grinch, live entertainment, a parade, unique shopping opportunities, food trucks, vendors, and the arrival of Santa. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025 Austin captures this energy with its live music, street art, food trucks, indie bookstores, and warm, creative pace. Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for food truck

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Nov. 2025.

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