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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Blended with real eggnog, this airy and oh-so-festive offering is the perfect way to enjoy a splash of eggnog that isn’t quite as rich as its latte brethren. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025 When will the chestnut praline, eggnog lattes return to Starbucks? Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 Eggnog aficionados know that this will pair perfectly with an eggnog latte and a slice of eggnog spice cake. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 Later in the holiday season, chestnut praline latte and fan-favorite eggnog latte will return, Starbucks told USA TODAY in a statement. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eggnog

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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 23 Nov. 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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