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

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panel truck

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

Though my very first car was a 1951 Chevy panel truck, I currently have a 2007 Ford Ranger parked in my driveway.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2020

“Production in a box” was a panel truck packed with lights, a stage, a podium — everything a candidate would need to make an appearance.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 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

When we got to the clearing a panel truck full of Norvelt Gun Club hunters pulled up.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

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