chili dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chili dog
An Americanism dating back to 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Then to spotless Westlake Park for a chili dog from Dog in the Park.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Should you try the chili dog, I’d suggest ordering the version with a streak of nacho cheese, which cuts the treacly meat sauce.
From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2023
In front of the tire store on a recent weekday, he grabbed his second chili dog from a hot dog cart and motioned to a group of locals who had stopped to chat.
From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2019
In Midland City, menu choices include the chili dog, a chili burger, cheeseburger, nachos and a grilled cheese sandwich plus desserts like banana pudding and cream cheese pound cake.
From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2018
He's biting into his second chili dog now, and somehow he eats that sloppy food like it’s gourmet.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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