chili dog

noun

: a hot dog topped with chili

Examples of chili dog in a Sentence

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Most people know the Dunwoody gas station spot for its burger, but the chili dog deserves its own conversation. Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026 Open since 1928, Bill’s Hot Dogs is a Washington classic serving chili dogs. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026 Burgers, chili dogs, and hearty breakfasts still dominate the menu, especially (as at Cindy's) the Garbage Plate, a scramble of eggs, hash browns, ham, onions, and melted cheese. Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026 Besides the clam chowder, make sure to order the Big Dean’s Cheeseburger, which is a double meat and double cheese monster, and the menu also includes a seriously good chili dog. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 13 May 2026 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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chili dog

noun
: a hot dog topped with chili
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