Synonyms

panel truck

American

noun

a small truck having a fully enclosed body, used mainly to deliver light or small objects.

panel truck British

noun

British equivalent: delivery van. a small van used esp for delivery rounds

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Etymology

Origin of panel truck

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Police repeated for the public a witness statement that a white panel truck or step van with ladders was seen in the vicinity of one of the assassinations.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2023

“Over Stallone’s shoulder a blue panel truck enters the frame heading east,” Dan wrote.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2020

He convinced a Stockton bank to loan him $800 to buy a panel truck and supplies to make bologna sandwiches to sell to migrant farm workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2017

The mayor had barely finished speaking when a panel truck filled with plywood backed into the warehouse.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2012

I spent the better part of Thursday riding shotgun in Art’s panel truck.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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