hot dog
noun
a frankfurter.
hot dogs
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pluralof hot dog.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His goo can become tacos or hot dogs or, presumably, whatever else the institutional contract requires.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
He sold hot dogs, not some shiny new technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
On the official Facebook page for the Lincoln in recent days, the Navy posted images of a barbecue in the carrier’s hangar bay, with sailors lining up for burgers and hot dogs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Pink said the company has has focused on expanding internationally rather than nationally because it’s easier to stand out and make a profit in places where hot dogs aren’t a common sight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
They’d gotten into canoes in the morning, and fished and swum and pitched tents and grilled hot dogs.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
