corn dog

noun

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

Examples of corn dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cherie acknowledges that mukbang videos, or livestream eating content, highlighting foods like Korean corn dogs, have definitely influenced her. Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Some notable items from the menu include small plates such as Korean corn dogs and smoked carrot hummus, pastas such as Thai shrimp tagliatelle, prime meats such as a wagyu sampler and Duroc crown rack of pork and side dishes such as lobster gnocchi. The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024 The rice flour gives the corn dog a chewier, mochi-like texture. Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Check out the stats on Wienerschnitzel’s #7 Crowd Pleaser combo: four chili dogs, four corn dogs and four chili cheese fries. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024 Finger food including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, corn dogs, nachos and pretzels costs between $6.50 and $9 at the theater concessions. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024 Be-Em Asian Kitchen Location: 1848 Galleria Blvd K, Charlotte, NC 28270 In addition to food options, such as Korean corn dogs, poke bowls, and ramen, Be-Em offers tea. Kristen Kornbluth, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 Some of the food choices include vegan burgers, cookies, corn dogs, donuts, pizzas, sushi and tacos. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 The Super Bowl Sunday Funday includes unlimited beer, wine and rail drinks, plus a buffet of snacks like tots, fries and mini corn dogs, from 6 p.m. until the end of the game. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

corn dog

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