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corn dog

American

[kawrn dawg, dog] / ˈkɔrn ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

a frankfurter coated in cornmeal batter and deep fried or baked: usually prepared and served on a stick.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

corn dogs

plural

Etymology

Origin of corn dog

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

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Cheftestant Soo's, inspired by a Korean corn dog, was a french-fry-battered hot dog with wasabi and jalapeño mayo.

From Salon ● May 8, 2024

And the national chain Myungrang Hotdog specializes in Asian fusion noshes such as a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos-studded rice-batter corn dog and another version with squid ink.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2024

Cook Out will whip up a BLT, fry you a corn dog, or sell you a Walkin’ Taco, served in a Doritos bag.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2023

This take on the corn dog is a chipotle sausage hand-dipped in corn batter, smothered in cheese sauce, and sprinkled with Hot Cheetos dust.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023

I took another bite of corn dog and stared at the patch of dead grass under my feet, chewing.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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