corn dog
Americannoun
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corn dogs
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of corn dog
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
Example Sentences
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It could be as simple as swapping out an ingredient or two in a pepperoni pizza or corn dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
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
He ate the corn dog and a slice of pizza, then decided to share the rest.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
Jonah mumbles around a mouthful of corn dog.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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