tow truck
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of tow truck
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Damon Vescovi followed the tow truck ferrying Spivey’s body to the impound lot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Then all that’s left is the long, sad ride in the cab of a tow truck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
He was a waiter, a tow truck driver and an aide to students with special needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
“My friend told me that he saw the same white tow truck driving around his neighborhood in Chino, too. This thief is just out there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
When Brad’s father came to their Mountain View Inn in his tow truck to take Brad home, he met Ryan’s mother.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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