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

Examples of food truck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Craft beer lovers can enjoy more than 200 specialty beers on tap, along with food trucks and live music. The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024 The free event, which is produced by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and sponsored by the city of Saratoga, will feature an antique car display, gourmet food trucks and live music. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024 The food truck opened in 2021 and works outside Rusty Nickel IceHouse. Candi Bolden, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024 The park comes after food trucks were temporarily banned on a portion of Nort Water Street last year, just south of where the new food truck park is being proposed. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024 From food trucks to local vendors to a live petting zoo, the Arizona Eid Festival 2024 provided something that all ages could enjoy. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024 There’ll be food trucks including Pili's Party Taco and Little Bowl Thai Chicken. The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024 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

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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 2 May. 2024.

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