corn dog

American  

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

noun

• corn dogs
  plural

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• corn dogs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of corn dog

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

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corn dog

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

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

“It cooks the corn dog perfectly: The crust is nice and crisp,” Singh said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2023

In late March, with 18 miles to go in the Badger Mountain 100 out of Richland, Gartenberg stopped at a gas station and bought a corn dog and a mini pizza.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023

“I want to go back to the midway,” says Jonah, popping the last of his corn dog into his mouth and licking his fingers.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam