garbage truck

noun

US
: a truck used to take away garbage that people put outside their houses, buildings, etc., in bags or cans

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The rigging involved in The Fall Guy garbage truck chase was a world first for this type of vehicle. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025 The victim and his 26-year-old colleague stopped at a fire hydrant when their car was blocked in front by a garbage truck and behind by two vehicles — a black Mercedes and a blue BMW, according to prosecutors. Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025 But beyond the appeal of a big old truck, the show offers a tender picture of childhood friendship in the portrayal of the lead character Hank’s attachment to a literal garbage truck and a raccoon named Donny. Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025 Police in Illinois have released new footage of the garbage truck that exploded in a Chicago suburb last Friday and left three first responders injured. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for garbage truck

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“Garbage truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garbage%20truck. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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