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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There will be more than 150 Woodies along with refreshments, food truck, awards and raffles. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025 The free festival features a diverse lineup of restaurants and food trucks, including Bessie's Noodles, Goetta and Sweets, Mamabear's Mac, Izzy's, Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, Hamburger Wagon, Crumbl Cookies, Graeter's Ice Cream and more. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025 There was a moment of silence for Harper, leading to a final blessing and celebration, including food trucks and dancing in her honor. Todd Melby, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025 This year, the festival will also include the American Burger Cup, with visitors voting on which of the burger food trucks is the best. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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