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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Cher even makes a cameo as the Delta CEO of eggnog. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025 In the sketch, Yang played a flight attendant with a broken eggnog machine at the Delta One lounge who was leaving for his final shift. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Dec. 2025 Jingle Balls Nog is Miracle’s take on spiked eggnog, made with cognac, cream sherry, almond milk, cream, egg, vanilla and nutmeg (a nonalcoholic version without the cream sherry and cognac is available for $7). Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025 This no-bake eggnog pie has a creamy, rich texture with a distinct, sweet eggnog flavor. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 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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