eggnog

noun

egg·​nog ˈeg-ˌnäg 

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

Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Spiked eggnog and pheromones were in the air. — Joe Klein, Washington Post, 11 June 2026

Nutmeg has a strong flavor and is a key ingredient in eggnog, cider, and mulled wine. — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026

Food and Drug Administration The FDA listed more than 40 flavors of ice cream and sherbet that are subject to recall, including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, mango, rocky road and coconut pineapple, along with seasonal flavors such as eggnog and pumpkin. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eggnog

• agog
• backlog
• bulldog
• bullfrog
• eclogue
• groundhog
• hedgehog
• leapfrog
• prolog
• sheepdog
• watchdog
• analog

Kids Definition

eggnog

noun

egg·​nog -ˌnäg 

: a drink made of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor