corn dog

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of corn dog

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

It could be as simple as swapping out an ingredient or two in a pepperoni pizza or corn dog.

From Los Angeles Times

“The idea is this is familiar. We’re not making a big deal out of it. We’re treating it like a corn dog or anything else. That’s the way my wife eats that stuff: in a blaze of glory.”

From Salon

Their rural appeal is not as shallow as a camo hat and corn dog.

From Salon

Into this season of gloom, enters a onetime high school teacher, football coach and corn dog lover, who has introduced a revolutionary alternative — joy.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon