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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Try offerings from more than two dozen of the state's best breweries, plus nom away at the food trucks. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 Another aspect of walkability are soft, shaded paths to mini features – perhaps a gazebo for weekend concerts or to an area with food trucks on the weekend. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The Flavor Lab featuring food trucks will also be under the highway. Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025 The festival was held over four days the first weekend of May featuring barbecue competitions, free concerts, a 5K run, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and carnival rides. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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