chili dog

noun

: a hot dog topped with chili

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The retailer has multiple locations in this area of nearly 1 million people, and Wienerschnitzel’s news release didn’t say which store would have its chili dogs. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 3 June 2025 But the fact is that either caviar diners or chili dog customers can have a good time in this tiny hangout with low ceilings, big sofas and the atmosphere of a secret speakeasy from Fort Worth’s high-rolling past. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025 To add to the English-club shtick, that chili dog, caviar or club sandwich is served on a silver serving tray with a glass cloche. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025 Think fast-food burgers, Americanized Chinese food and boatloads of chili dogs and pizza pies. David Weiss, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chili dog

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chili dog was in 1948

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“Chili dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chili%20dog. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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chili dog

noun
: a hot dog topped with chili
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