corn dog

noun

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

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Meghan posted photos of their food, which included corn dogs and pickle slices, but, of course, no birthday can be complete without a birthday cake. Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025 Other additions include a chicken pot pie baked potato, chicken-bacon flop-over, pulled pork and mac and cheese in a bread bowl and a chili cheese corn dog. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025 The top 15 suggestions received by the end of this month will face off against the corn dog in a new brackets competition that starts Aug. 12. Axios Des Moines, Axios, 26 July 2024 Teriyaki and boba will be added to the array of authentic Korean and fusion food, which ranges from Korean drinks and kimbap to sushi, barbecue boxes and Korean corn dogs. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2025 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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corn dog

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