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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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
When ordering the famous corn dog at Disneyland, skip the chips that normally come on the side and order a la carte to save a few dollars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Our food writer found tasty patty melts and the world’s best corn dog.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2022
We even made up a commercial featuring the crispy corn dog.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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