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.

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

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

Brianna chimes in, “The crispy corn dog can fold up into a blanket. You can nap on it!”

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm

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