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
Hugo MartinFood 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
David BrindleyExamples of food truck in a Sentence
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Features booths from environmental groups, local vendors selling sustainable or homemade products, food trucks, games and more.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser features various trucks and special vehicles for kids, and kids at heart, to climb on and explore, as well as a classic car parade from West Coast Kustoms, food trucks and games.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
One side of the street was lined with vendors and community organizations in tents, food trucks and an array of games ranging from corn hole to tricycle races.
—Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2024
There will be an artist alley, food trucks, green vendors and a kids zone.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Erie County Agricultural Society is heading to the Hamburg Fairgrounds for a party filled with family-friendly activities and food trucks.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Bar, food truck, pool Insider Tip: Rooms are snug, to be sure, so manage expectations accordingly.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
The re-opening event was scheduled to include local radio stations and food trucks, Curtis said.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2024
Indiana State Fairgrounds Live music; food trucks and concessions; and drinks that include the Cosmic Cooler, Moonbeam Mule and Blackhole Bourbon Smash.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser features various trucks and special vehicles for kids, and kids at heart, to climb on and explore, as well as a classic car parade from West Coast Kustoms, food trucks and games.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
One side of the street was lined with vendors and community organizations in tents, food trucks and an array of games ranging from corn hole to tricycle races.
—Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2024
There will be an artist alley, food trucks, green vendors and a kids zone.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Erie County Agricultural Society is heading to the Hamburg Fairgrounds for a party filled with family-friendly activities and food trucks.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Bar, food truck, pool Insider Tip: Rooms are snug, to be sure, so manage expectations accordingly.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
The re-opening event was scheduled to include local radio stations and food trucks, Curtis said.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2024
Indiana State Fairgrounds Live music; food trucks and concessions; and drinks that include the Cosmic Cooler, Moonbeam Mule and Blackhole Bourbon Smash.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Food truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20truck. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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