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

Examples of eggnog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Later that night, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon suffered injuries from a dog bite while celebrating with a little eggnog. Aaron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2024 The flavor is sort of a cross between boozy eggnog and horchata. Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eggnog 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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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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