corn dog

noun

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

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Thus, every Iowa State Fair involves a personal quest for a corn dog. Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025 While other fair stands have some unique toppings for their corn dogs, Franks sticks to the classic corn dog. Amelia Wu july 19, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025 Community members and their children lined up in front of a van offering whole-grain chicken corn dogs, fruit and vegetables to the kids. Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025 The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. There will be a corn dog eating contest beginning at 6:30 p.m. along with food trucks, a free concert and inflatables. Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for corn dog

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Aug. 2025.

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corn dog

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