corn dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of corn dog
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
Example Sentences
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I’m regretting that corn dog either way.
From Barron's
It could be as simple as swapping out an ingredient or two in a pepperoni pizza or corn dog.
From Los Angeles Times
“The idea is this is familiar. We’re not making a big deal out of it. We’re treating it like a corn dog or anything else. That’s the way my wife eats that stuff: in a blaze of glory.”
From Salon
Their rural appeal is not as shallow as a camo hat and corn dog.
From Salon
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
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