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 Martín
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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In addition to their current food truck, the couple recently purchased a shuttle bus. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Bahama Shack, which started at the University of Chicago, is on campus in food truck form. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The block party will feature drag performances, volunteer opportunities, food trucks, vendors, non-profit booths and ticket giveaways for the main evening events. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 The exposition center’s The Cove venue will hold the festival, which is slated to include traditional German and modern music, Oktoberfest food and beer, food trucks, on-stage competitions, lawn games and other family-friendly activities. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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