chili dog

Thân thiện

A man enjoys a chili dog at a baseball game.

Definition

Noun: A hot dog served on a bun, topped with chili con carne (a spicy stew of ground beef, chili peppers, tomatoes, and often beans).

Usage

The term "chili dog" specifically refers to the complete dish. It is a compound noun where "chili" modifies "dog" (a colloquial term for a hot dog). It is commonly found on menus at diners, fast-food restaurants, and sporting events in the United States.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For lunch, I ordered a chili dog and a soda.
  • The concession stand is famous for its spicy chili dogs.
  • He always adds extra onions and cheese to his chili dog.

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used as a singular countable noun ("a chili dog," "two chili dogs").
• It can be part of a compound modifier in phrases like "chili-dog stand" or "chili-dog eating contest."

Variants and Related Words

• Chili cheese dog: A chili dog that is also topped with melted cheese, often cheddar.
• Coney dog: A regional name for a chili dog, particularly associated with Detroit and other parts of the Midwest, often featuring a specific, sauce-like chili without beans.

Synonyms

• Hot dog with chili: A more descriptive, non-compound synonym.
• Frankfurter with chili con carne: A more formal description.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "Everything but the kitchen sink": While not exclusive to chili dogs, this idiom humorously describes a heavily loaded chili dog with many toppings.
  • My chili dog had onions, jalapeños, cheese, and sour cream—it had everything but the kitchen sink!

Học thuật

Noun

1. a hotdog with chili con carne on it