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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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
The axles use open differentials and brake-based torque vectoring to articulate power left or right—an ability that could make the difference between getting to the ski resort or glumly waiting for 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
The videos all show a tow truck pulling into a driveway or along a curb and quietly leaving with a vehicle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
She and I waited outside for the tow truck to arrive.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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