corn dog

noun

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

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LeWanda and Mark Joseph were not seriously injured by the tree that fell near the Little Red Wagon corn dog cart between the Plaza Point shop and Plaza Inn restaurant. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026 Vendors lined the park Saturday, selling everything from jewelry and toys to Korean corn dogs and boba drinks. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026 Don't forget to snap a photo of your beef frank or corn dog below the trademark signage. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 The victim's diet reportedly consisted two hot dogs or corn dogs and half a cup of water per day. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 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 25 Feb. 2026.

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corn dog

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