sound truck

American  

noun

1. a truck carrying a loudspeaker from which speeches, music, etc., are broadcast, as for advertising, campaigning, or the like.

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sound truck British  

noun

1. a motor vehicle carrying a public address system also called (in Britain and certain other countries) loudspeaker van

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Etymology

Origin of sound truck

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

In what was dubbed Operation Viersen, the soldiers used the inflatables, sound trucks and phony headquarters to draw German units away from the point on the Rhine River where the 9th Army was actually crossing.

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Some blocos are powered by behemoth sound trucks known as electric trios, others by small fanfares.

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The behemoth sound trucks known as electric trios are a Brazilian innovation that amplified music and effectively did away with front-row seats — making Carnival more accessible.

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Today, when the speakers atop the group’s sound truck erupt in downtown Milwaukee, the Grannies sashay to a carefree beat: “We are family! I’ve got all my sisters with me!”

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From a sound truck, a Candomble priestess urged people to political action.

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