corn dog

American

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

noun

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

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

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corn dog

Their rural appeal is not as shallow as a camo hat and corn dog.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 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

Photos posted on social media showed brown bag meals consisting of a corn dog or peanut butter sandwich.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2022

He polishes his corn dog off in a few bites and then looks at my untouched lunch.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm

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