chuck wagon

noun

: a wagon carrying a stove and food for cooking for a group of people (such as cowboys)

Full Definition of CHUCK WAGON

: a wagon carrying supplies and provisions for cooking (as on a ranch)

usually chuck·wag·on \ˈchək-ˌwa-gən\ chiefly West : an informal buffet —often used attributively <a chuck wagon dinner>

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First Known Use: 1887

CHUCKWAGON Defined for Kids

noun

: a wagon carrying a stove and food for cooking

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