corn dog

noun

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

Examples of corn dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Food trucks sold tacos and corn dogs but the crowd was large enough to slow down the internet service, crashing credit card readers. John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024 Casey’s Corner offers hot dogs, corn dog nuggets, and french fries. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024 In the first inning (hot dog), Soo served a take on Korean corn dogs, using french fries in his batter and served with wasabi and jalapeno mayo. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024 Indulge in classic kids menu items like corn dogs or spaghetti and meatballs, or try out elevated versions of fan-favorites like the Golden Gate Grilled Cheese or Extra-Special Quesadillas. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024 Cherie acknowledges that mukbang videos, or livestream eating content, highlighting foods like Korean corn dogs, have definitely influenced her. Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Some notable items from the menu include small plates such as Korean corn dogs and smoked carrot hummus, pastas such as Thai shrimp tagliatelle, prime meats such as a wagyu sampler and Duroc crown rack of pork and side dishes such as lobster gnocchi. The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024 The rice flour gives the corn dog a chewier, mochi-like texture. Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Check out the stats on Wienerschnitzel’s #7 Crowd Pleaser combo: four chili dogs, four corn dogs and four chili cheese fries. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024

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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 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

corn dog

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