A hot dog is a type of cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a partially sliced bun.
This type of sausage was culturally imported from Germany and popularized in the United States, where it became a working-class street food sold at hot dog stands and carts.
[1][2] It is also sold at fast-food restaurants and convenience stores, as well as being available for home preparation after being purchased at grocery stores.
The hot dog became closely associated with baseball and American culture.
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