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

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

Lori, who might be every bit as technically gifted as Julian, ekes out a living serving egg rolls in a food truck while sharing a walk-up loft with three other struggling painters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Don’t tell the good folks at the dog park or the customers at your food truck.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen confirmed the incident involved its food truck, with four members of its team injured.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“Hey, Manolito’s has a food truck here,” Joe said.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez