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

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024

Into this season of gloom, enters a onetime high school teacher, football coach and corn dog lover, who has introduced a revolutionary alternative — joy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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

He ate the corn dog and a slice of pizza, then decided to share the rest.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

I took another bite of corn dog and stared at the patch of dead grass under my feet, chewing.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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