chili dog

noun

: a hot dog topped with chili

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Try a classic bowl of chili, the chili dog dinner or the chili burrito with ranchero sauce. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026 The chili dog vendor, which has been at the corner of La Brea and Melrose for 80 years, is set to open its first location in Japan at the end of this year. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Hoban has since designed some Tike Town Towing merch, including T-shirts featuring a photo of Grandpa Dennis about to enjoy a chili dog in his truck. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Wienerschnitzel, a fast-food chain that specializes in hot dogs, is selling four chili dogs for $4. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chili dog

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chili dog was in 1948

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chili dog

noun
: a hot dog topped with chili
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