corn dog

noun

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

Examples of corn dog in a Sentence

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For snacks at the park, the turkey legs and funnel cake are the most popular, but the Korean corn dogs have proven to provide a fun twist on the traditional theme park treat. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 25 May 2025 Ryan said families love the corn dogs and french fries on the kids’ menu, and some diners return as many as three times a week. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025 Fry corn dogs: Working with 1 sausage skewer at a time, dip each into batter in a slow spinning motion. David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 Chicken sandwiches, a hot dog, a corn dog, mini tacos and a breakfast sandwich were discarded by an employee after they had been kept in a warmer at the wrong temperature for more than three hours. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corn dog

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

corn dog

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