1
: a strong ale formerly brewed in Norfolk, England
2
[by shortening] : eggnog

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Between the challah bread and the egg nog, these are holiday flavors, ready-to-serve. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 This year, these fine folks are pouring the egg nog and toasting cheers, with nary a piece of Kryptonite in sight. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025 These were my top three egg nogs. — Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Yule Nog Fireball adds the sweet cinnamon heat of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey to a creamy vanilla egg nog. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nog

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nog was in 1693

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“Nog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nog. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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