chuck wagon
noun
1
: a wagon carrying supplies and provisions for cooking (as on a ranch)
2
usually chuckwagon
ˈchək-ˌwa-gən 
, chiefly Western US : an informal buffet —often used attributively a chuckwagon dinner
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Patrons who arrive early can partake in such pre-show offerings as a wagon ride to the venue and a chuck wagon dinner. 
Celia Wren, Washington Post, 2 June 2022 Add stops along the way for a chuck wagon dinner, live entertainment, or sleepover. Kari Bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2021 With its rustic atmosphere, nearby train tracks and authentic, restored chuck wagon sitting outside, Walkdon Station, said Clayborn, is a perfect fit for the chamber. Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2020 According to the National Cowboy Museum, Texas cattle rancher Charles Goodnight built the first chuck wagon. Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 15 Feb. 2020 On the cattle drives of the Old West, the cook was top dog of the chuck wagon. Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 15 Feb. 2020 Hip hop fans came out for Chance the Rapper with a side of chuck wagon racing on Friday night, while Maren Morris rocked the house with her nine-month baby bump for country fans on Saturday. Dan Carson, Houston Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2020 In addition, several new acts are on tap this year to entertain fans between rodeo events, including chuck wagon races, Owens said. John Whisler, ExpressNews.com, 1 Feb. 2020 Later, ride on horseback through meadows and across creeks, or hop aboard for a hayride that ends with a chuck wagon dinner. Kristi Valentini, Redbook, 13 July 2017 See More
Celia Wren, Washington Post, 2 June 2022 Add stops along the way for a chuck wagon dinner, live entertainment, or sleepover. Kari Bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2021 With its rustic atmosphere, nearby train tracks and authentic, restored chuck wagon sitting outside, Walkdon Station, said Clayborn, is a perfect fit for the chamber. Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2020 According to the National Cowboy Museum, Texas cattle rancher Charles Goodnight built the first chuck wagon. Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 15 Feb. 2020 On the cattle drives of the Old West, the cook was top dog of the chuck wagon. Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 15 Feb. 2020 Hip hop fans came out for Chance the Rapper with a side of chuck wagon racing on Friday night, while Maren Morris rocked the house with her nine-month baby bump for country fans on Saturday. Dan Carson, Houston Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2020 In addition, several new acts are on tap this year to entertain fans between rodeo events, including chuck wagon races, Owens said. John Whisler, ExpressNews.com, 1 Feb. 2020 Later, ride on horseback through meadows and across creeks, or hop aboard for a hayride that ends with a chuck wagon dinner. Kristi Valentini, Redbook, 13 July 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
chuck entry 5
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
chuck wagon
noun
: a wagon carrying a stove and food for cooking