food truck
noun
: a large wheeled vehicle from which food is sold that typically contains cooking facilities where the food is prepared
Nearby, lunchtime crowds formed outside about half a dozen food trucks, serving Indian, Cuban, Mexican and French cuisine.—
Hugo Martín
Hugo MartínFood trucks aren't new to the city's landscape. For decades they've offered cheap eats along roadsides and at construction sites across southern California.—David Brindley
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In Columbus Park, Cà Phê has grown from a food truck into a brick-and-mortar cafe, serving robust Vietnamese espresso alongside inventive seasonal drinks featuring flavors like matcha, Thai iced tea, and Sichuan peppercorn.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The festival will also feature DJ sets, mariachi, Aztec dancers, poetry, live art, food trucks, vendors and lowriders.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The legacy continues with entertainment, historical characters, antique cars, food trucks, children’s activities, artisans and a petting zoo.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The shooting happened near the food truck, which was stopped near Slauson Avenue and Holmes Avenue, Los Angeles Police Department officers told CBS LA.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The festival will also feature DJ sets, mariachi, Aztec dancers, poetry, live art, food trucks, vendors and lowriders.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The legacy continues with entertainment, historical characters, antique cars, food trucks, children’s activities, artisans and a petting zoo.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The shooting happened near the food truck, which was stopped near Slauson Avenue and Holmes Avenue, Los Angeles Police Department officers told CBS LA.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for food truck
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“Food truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20truck. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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