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 Martin
Hugo MartinFood 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 early May, one of the brand’s food trucks was serving up their famous melts at the F-1 Miami Grand Prix.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Outside the entrance were lots of food trucks and, of course, big brand displays from sunglasses firm Ray-Ban and electric car company Polestar, which had live music performances throughout the day.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 June 2025
There were food trucks, a bounce house, teen obstacle course, games, arts and a craft tent.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The weekend celebration features local artisans, trendy food trucks, live performances, and a whimsical rubber duck charity race held on the Erie Canal.
—Emma Guillen, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Outside the entrance were lots of food trucks and, of course, big brand displays from sunglasses firm Ray-Ban and electric car company Polestar, which had live music performances throughout the day.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 June 2025
There were food trucks, a bounce house, teen obstacle course, games, arts and a craft tent.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The weekend celebration features local artisans, trendy food trucks, live performances, and a whimsical rubber duck charity race held on the Erie Canal.
—Emma Guillen, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
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“Food truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20truck. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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