Why is it called a hot dog?

Why are hot dogs called "hot dogs"? In 1902 during a Giants baseball game, Harry M. Stevens sent his salesmen out to buy up all the dachshund sausages they could find, and an equal number of rolls. The cartoon was a sensation and the term hot dog was born. read more

At one time a slur, the name "hot dog" could not dampen public enthusiasm for the tasty sausage served in a bun. At one time a slur, the name "hot dog" could not dampen public enthusiasm for the tasty sausage served in a bun. read more

The term "hot dog," used as a slang reference to a nattily-dressed fellow, appeared at least as early as 1894, and it wasn't much later that the word "dog" — and then the term "hot dog" — was applied to the sausage-in-a-bun combination. read more

A hot dog (also spelled hotdog), also known as a frankfurter (sometimes shortened to frank), dog, or wiener, is a cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a partially sliced bun. read more