tow truck
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tow truck
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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The roadside-assistance company Ortego works for pays for gas on the tow truck he was driving Thursday, which now takes $110 to fill up instead of the $70 it cost last month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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
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
His sister lifted out his blue tow truck and put it on the floor.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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