chili dog

noun

: a hot dog topped with chili

Examples of chili dog in a Sentence

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For more than 30 years, the restaurant served its namesake cheesesteaks, along with burgers, chili dogs and salads. Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026 It’s known for its chili dogs, burgers, and classic chocolate malt. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 Swayzee's Carmel outpost served Indiana's iconic sandwich alongside other classic Americana fare like bean stew, macaroni and cheese and chili dogs. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 Freeze for later, or make chili dogs for another great weeknight dinner. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chili dog

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chili dog was in 1948

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“Chili dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chili%20dog. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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chili dog

noun
: a hot dog topped with chili
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