chili dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chili dog
An Americanism dating back to 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The chili dog vendor, which has been at the corner of La Brea and Melrose for 80 years, is set to open its first location in Japan at the end of this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
Darius says, as he finishes chewing his chili dog, wipes his mouth, then his hands, and looks up at me.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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