eggnog

noun

egg·​nog ˈeg-ˌnäg How to pronounce eggnog (audio)
ˈāg-
: a drink consisting of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor

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The White Chunk Mac Nut had a smooth butteriness to it, some like the Grown-Up Samoa (currently only available in mini form), were like a blast of eggnog spices and surface-level sweetness. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025 For dessert: Rum Baba with eggnog and toffee caramel or strawberries with creamy white chocolate and elderflower. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025 Digestive issues caused by eggnog deep into his filibuster ultimately forced him to end after over 18 hours, according to the Senate. Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 Its hero products are a trio of shiny-bottled serums that target the skin’s microbiome, firmness, and discoloration—and some of its assortment even smells like eggnog. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eggnog

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eggnog was circa 1775

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“Eggnog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eggnog. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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eggnog

noun
egg·​nog -ˌnäg How to pronounce eggnog (audio)
: a drink made of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor

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