food truck

American  

[food truhk] / ˈfud ˈtrʌk /

noun

1. a truck or van from which food is sold, as to people on the street.

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Etymology

Origin of food truck

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

On a corner, a charity-operated food truck doled out lunches to a long, shuffling line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Others noted that “street tacos” are made with corn tortillas and bought from a food truck or street stall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

For an artist like Lori, who works part-time at a Chinese food truck while painting and writing art criticism on the side, the job is both a dream and a nightmare.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

A few years ago, I started a food truck, and I make about $200 per week after bills are paid.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

He held Chicken’s hand as they walked to the food truck.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn