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

The menu includes Southern classics like banana pudding and peach cobbler, along with seasonal favorites like watermelon (July through August) and eggnog (December). — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

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

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