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Definition of corndog

corndog

/ˈkɔːrnˌdɔːɡ/
corn · dog
Plural:corndogs
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• noun

1

American A sausage, typically a hot dog, that is coated in a thick layer of sweetened cornmeal batter, deep-fried to a golden brown, and usually served on a wooden stick.

Example

"We grabbed a couple of corndogs and some freshly squeezed lemonade while walking around the state fairgrounds."

• Rhymes for corndog

• Nearby Words

corn snake
cornbread
corncrake
corndog
corned beef
cornet
cornetfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the United States in the 1920s or 1930s as a popular carnival and fair food, formed as a compound of 'corn' (referring to the cornmeal batter) and 'dog' (from hot dog).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corndog. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corndog
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