corn dog

noun

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

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If the Korean corn dog doesn’t sound appetizing to you, The Carter has many other options. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025 What would a carnival be without corn dogs, cotton candy, rides and bingo? Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 Today the Horseshoe’s stage sits empty as Disneyland visitors dine on chicken tenders and mini corn dogs. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025 Families will feel right at home at The Copper Mine, which serves hearty American classics in a cozy, lodge-style setting, or at Upper Crust Pizza for delicious pizzas and snacks like wings and corn dogs. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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corn dog

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