corn dog

noun

: a frankfurter dipped in cornmeal batter, fried, and served on a stick

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In a space even grander than that of the show itself, reverberating sounds filled the floor, accompanied by trays of burger sliders, mini corn dogs, and caviar sandwich bites. Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025 Watch this video for tips on how to make sweet and savory chili cheese corn dogs. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025 Serve with Back Forty Beer Mustard while corn dogs are crispy and hot. David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 An additional food station for children features chicken tenders, penne pasta and meatballs, mini corn dogs, waffle fries and baked macaroni and cheese. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for corn dog

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of corn dog was in 1939

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“Corn dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20dog. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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corn dog

noun
: a frankfurter dipped in cornmeal batter, fried, and served on a stick
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