eggnog

noun

egg·nog | \ ˈeg-ˌnäg

, ˈāg-\

Definition of eggnog

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

Examples of eggnog in a Sentence

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During 1950s winters, a seasonal flavor, eggnog, was considered exotic. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, "World's First Surviving Octuplets Are All Grown Up. Look At Them 9 Years Later," 27 June 2019 This boozy eggnog would pair deliciously with a fresh batch of gingerbread cookies. — Kate Merker And Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Gingerbread Eggnog," 11 Dec. 2018 Looking for that feel-good, take-the-whole-family movie to bundle up and head off to on Christmas Day, still buzzing from all the presents, the fellowship and camaraderie, and the eggnog? — Corey Seymour, Vogue, "Should You See Adam McKay’s New Film, Vice?," 20 Dec. 2018 Look out for tell-tale signs that your eggnog's done cooking. — Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make Old-Fashioned Eggnog Your Grandma Would Be Proud Of," 18 Dec. 2018 Just before serving, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes; fold into eggnog. — Kate Merker And Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Gingerbread Eggnog," 11 Dec. 2018 When our whimsical protagonist tries to offer her ex a peace offering — a gift of magical colored pencils and an enchanted eggnog — Harvey refuses to accept. — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, "Kiernan Shipka on Sabrina and Harvey's Fate in "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"," 16 Dec. 2018 Just imagine it for a moment: the sound of the crackling fire, the sight of snow flurries waltzing behind the window, the taste of warm eggnog, and the coziness of your family sitting beside your twinkling leg lamp. — Diana Bruk, Country Living, "You Can Now Stay Overnight in the 'Christmas Story' House," 14 Aug. 2018 Cases are no longer mainly tied to foods made with raw eggs (like homemade mayonnaise and eggnog) or undercooked meat and poultry. — New York Times, "How to Minimize the Risk of Food Poisoning," 28 May 2018

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