chuck wagon

noun

1. Western U.S.,  a wagon carrying cooking facilities and food for serving people working outdoors, as at a ranch or lumber camp.

chuck wagon

noun

1. a wagon carrying provisions and cooking utensils for men, such as cowboys, who work in the open

Word History and Origins

Origin of chuck wagon¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Word History and Origins

Origin of chuck wagon¹

C19: perhaps from _chuck ² (beef, food)