chuck wagon

noun

1. Western U.S. a wagon carrying cooking facilities and food for serving people working outdoors, as at a ranch or lumber camp.

chuck wagon

noun

1. a wagon carrying provisions and cooking utensils for men, such as cowboys, who work in the open

Word History and Origins

Origin of chuck wagon¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Word History and Origins

Origin of chuck wagon¹

C19: perhaps from chuck ² (beef, food)

Example Sentences

Pong, what are you going to give us out of the chuck wagon in the morning?

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The Chinaman, having heard his name spoken, was peering inquiringly from the tail of the chuck wagon.

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"Lumpy's over behind the chuck wagon," answered the cowboy of whom the question had been asked.

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"You will find your stuff rolled up under the chuck wagon, boys," said Stallings.

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If you can't keep shut, the boss'll be for making you sleep under the chuck wagon.

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