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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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
Davies also criticised how official food vendors in the stadium were selling pork rolls for £18.50 and hot dogs for £15.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Food trucks and bars were scattered throughout, serving up tacos, burgers, hot dogs and other hand-held bites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
His truck, selling hot dogs, empanadas and fried shrimp, runs on rechargeable batteries as part of a city pilot aimed at cutting harmful noise and air pollution by harnessing electric energy.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
But I am not a lying fool and these hot dogs were not the juicy frankfurters you are probably imagining.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
