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food truck

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Definition of food truck

: 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 Food 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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And Belinda started offshoots — a food truck and a small eatery on Boynton Beach Boulevard — earlier this decade. Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "A barbecue revival at new Tom’s Place: ‘To honor my parents and keep their legacy alive’," 9 Sep. 2019 There’ll be $2 Platform beers, a food truck and games. Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland.com, "Every day offers new possibilities: Sun Messages," 9 Sep. 2019 Taste of Greek, a food truck operated by Altin Mulla on Northpark Drive in Kingwood, leased 1,200 square feet at Kings Crossing in Kingwood, Weingarten Realty announced. Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Retail wrap: Bellaire Town Center draws restaurants, fitness, beauty tenants," 6 Sep. 2019 In the summer, kick back and relax during Movies in the Park, Shakespeare in the Park and more, or grab a bite to eat from a food truck and settle down for a picnic in the sun. Aine Dougherty, chicagotribune.com, "Neighborhood Guide: What do eat, drink and do in Humboldt Park," 22 Aug. 2019 Garfield said there are three more concerts planned for this year, on Aug. 15, Aug. 22 and Sept. 12, all beginning at 6:30 p.m. Organizers hope to have a food truck or two available at these concerts, as well. courant.com, "Project Brings Music To Hebron Town Center," 9 Aug. 2019 Pizitz co-founded Melt, which began as a food truck in Birmingham in 2011 and later expanded to include a restaurant in Avondale. Ashley Remkus | [email protected], al, "Melt restaurant co-founder offered officer $1,000 bribe to avoid DUI, police say," 5 Aug. 2019 The couple now operates a food truck called Zulia’s Kitchen, which sells Venezuelan fare such as tequeños and pastelitos. Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, "Countrymen on minds of Venezuelans at San Antonio festival," 28 July 2019 Jaden Smith has opened a pop-up food truck in Los Angeles to serve free healthy meals to the homeless, another example of the philanthropic good works that the rapper has implemented in recent months. Paula Rogo, Essence, "Jaden Smith Has Launched A Vegan Food Truck For The Homeless in L.A.," 10 July 2019

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First Known Use of food truck

1884, in the meaning defined above

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