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lunchwagon

American  
[luhnch-wag-uhn] / ˈlʌntʃˌwæg ən /

noun

  1. a small bus, truck, or other vehicle outfitted for selling or for serving light meals and snacks to the public.

Etymology

Origin of lunchwagon

First recorded in 1890–95; lunch + wagon

Example Sentences

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From the lunchwagon emerged two cabbies, one minus fare, the other minus cab.

From Time Magazine Archive

She returns to her lunchwagon.

From Time Magazine Archive

He ties the lunchwagon to his limousine and drags it to the door of his palatial house.

From Time Magazine Archive

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