How to Use hot dog in a Sentence

hot dog

1 of 2 noun
  • The other players on the team don't like him because he's such a hot dog.
  • These are our picks for the best hot dogs.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Kids and hot dogs are a match made in heaven.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Each one is good for one free hot dog at Shorty’s.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Three trays of hot dog buns were missing time stamps.
    — Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Rosa told me she was relieved there were no hot dogs for sale.
    — The Brooklyn Bridge, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Unless thawed in the fridge, hot dogs should not be frozen again.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Plop a bowl next to me on the couch full of those little hot dogs.
    — Vivian Ewing, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
  • No ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog, of course.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • What is better than a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels?
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Like a corndog, a dip dog is a battered hot dog fried on a stick.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Baseball games that stretch into long nights filled with hot dogs and beer?
    — Time, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Their go-to order is a hot dog sandwich and a chocolate malt.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Maybe someone brought in a wagon to sell to hot chocolate and hot dogs.
    — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
  • For a gluten-free option, swap the whole-wheat hot dog buns for a gluten-free version.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Have hot dogs ever tasted better than at a game?
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Here are her tips for safely storing and cooking hot dogs.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
  • What’s your hot dog preference?
    — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The attire was denim jeans, and the menu featured hot dogs and cake pops.
    — Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Grilling burgers, brats, and hot dogs is a summer rite of passage.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The grocer sells a lot more than chickens, hot dogs and gallons of gas.
    — Laura Layden, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Now there’s a challenge to eat this hot dog in 15 minutes.
    — Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Ginsburg decreed that a hot dog was, in fact, a sandwich.
    — Emily Heil The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Think salmon fillet and roast chicken, not hot dogs and chicken nuggets.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Many of the girls were wearing red-white-and-blue outfits, though some were dressed as hot dogs.
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Casey’s Corner offers hot dogs, corn dog nuggets, and french fries.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
  • Of course, many kids may prefer a plain hot dog, which is also available.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
  • And hot dogs that floated in boiling water.
    — Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Sloppy joes and hot dogs were on the menu; bottles of iced tea were stacked near the back of the room.
    — Hannah Allam, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Booths line the streets selling stickers, hot dogs, and funnel cakes.
    — Colin Dickey, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2023

hot dog

2 of 2 interjection
  • Pile it high on your hot dog or save it for the side.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • The best deal is a soft drink and hot dog for $15.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
  • How does a hot dog earn pole position?
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026
  • Our air fryer hot dog looked crispy and the color seemed right.
    — Dianna Douglas, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • Pair this bright veggie with your next hot dog cookout.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • This bold, tangy slaw is a hot dog topping that never goes out of style.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • As far as how to cook a hot dog, there are about as many opinions as there are home cooks.
    — Dianna Douglas, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • Craving something with a little kick to pair with your hot dog?
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • This bold hot dog with a twist delivers big flavor in a good way.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • This is basically just a big hot dog limo.
    — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Variants include a slaw, chili cheese and even a poutine hot dog.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • Mark, 52, toiled in a hot dog factory.
    — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • Preparing a hot dog is simple enough.
    — Dianna Douglas, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • My favorite part of eating a hot dog, aside from the dog itself, is texture.
    — Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • Pepper’s understands that a hot dog should be fun, dressed up and full of flavor.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • Cellphone video from last summer shows one hot dog cart engulfed in flames as customers stand by.
    — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • In your professional opinion, is there a best hot dog?
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026
  • There will be a hot dog-eating contest for dads at Dolphin Cove.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Focaccia bursts with the flavors of a Chicago hot dog.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026
  • Taking a massive bite of his hot dog, Tim lit up like the Fourth of July.
    — Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Police said the dispute involved a hot dog street vendor and a pedestrian.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Pepper’s Hot Dogs What is a baseball game without a hot dog?
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • In the past, the city has mainly granted temporary permits to hot dog carts and ice cream trucks, Figueroa said.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
  • These sizable, fluffy buns will elevate your hot dog game and are a good option for serving bigger pieces of meat like brats and sausages.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
  • This classic potato salad is the quintessential side dish for your next cookout hot dog.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Tim Robinson is dressed like a hot dog after a wienermobile crashes through the wall of a clothing store.
    — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • During the Turnstile set, a man in a hot dog costume was shown on the screen running around the pit, eliciting smiles.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Shoppers will see produce, hot dog buns and meats for as low as $1, while some personal care items like soap are expected to be half off.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
  • Some shoppers have noticed that Costco recently made a change to its iconic hot dog combo.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Griffin left District 30 as the club closed and stopped by a 10th Street hot dog vendor.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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