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
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The family portion of the festival, starting at 3 p.m., includes a family fun run, Christmas music performed by local school and church groups, a story time with the Saline County Library, food trucks and crafts.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2024
There was plenty to do: live music, food trucks, a playground, even a printmaking station.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
The iconic event has new attractions this year at Perrin Park, midway through the light show — including five food trucks, a walk-through gift box for photo opportunities, and visits from Santa on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., according to Wayne County's website.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
The market features food trucks, live music, face painting, workshops and dozens of vendors.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2024
There was plenty to do: live music, food trucks, a playground, even a printmaking station.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
The iconic event has new attractions this year at Perrin Park, midway through the light show — including five food trucks, a walk-through gift box for photo opportunities, and visits from Santa on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., according to Wayne County's website.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
The market features food trucks, live music, face painting, workshops and dozens of vendors.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Food truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20truck. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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