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

This time, however, he will remain atop a sound truck rather than plunging into the thronging crowd.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022

“There was nobody that was yelling at the sheriffs or throwing anything or provoking them. I don’t think anyone was really paying attention to the sheriffs because the sound truck was on the street.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2020

On Wednesday, as she inched her way through cramped markets in sweltering heat, followed by a single sound truck, people greeted her warmly.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2017

When Silva appeared on top of a large sound truck to address the crowd he was greeted with loud cheers and shouts of "Lula, Lula."

From US News • Mar. 19, 2016

That brought a cheer from the crowd, as the sound truck moved on.

From Police Your Planet by Del Rey, Lester