chili dog

Or chil·i·dog

[chil-ee dawg, dog]

noun

1. a frankfurter garnished with chili.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chili dog¹

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

Example Sentences

Take an extended bit about Frank’s body camera catching him eating five chili dogs in one day.

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Then to spotless Westlake Park for a chili dog from Dog in the Park.

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“Now we have this humongous crowd, which is so awesome,” Maldonado said Thursday night, out from a snack bar behind the home–plate fence that offered chili dogs and nachos.

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Should you try the chili dog, I’d suggest ordering the version with a streak of nacho cheese, which cuts the treacly meat sauce.

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“We had ham-and-cheese sandwiches on Wonder Bread. Or chili dogs made at home and wrapped in foil. And, of course, Lays.”

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