corn dog

noun

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

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Fans can expect a twist on ballpark favorites, like the Tigers Tail footlong corn dog, and diverse local favorites, including pierogi nachos. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Blending Vietnamese and French cuisines, the menu includes a bit of everything from burgers and pho to Korean corn dogs and flavored milk teas. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026 Theresa likes selections like fish, corn dogs, pasta and more. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 Tee Pee Drive-In, also near Tulsa, has been lovingly restored by new owners, who added a chrome concession truck serving foot-long corn dogs and strawberry-blonde cocktails. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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corn dog

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