corn dog

noun

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

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In fact, corn dogs are another specialty of the California State Fair. Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Very demure but would be nice on TJ’s turkey corn dogs, a personal favorite. Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026 Sonic is celebrating its Dog Days of Summer promotion with app-exclusive hot dog and corn dog offers that vary by date and location. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 The chain currently serves corn dogs with turkey, veggie or Nathan’s Famous beef dogs as well as Cheese on a Stick, fries and Funnel Cake fries. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 13 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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corn dog

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