eggnog

American  

[eg-nog] / ˈɛgˌnɒg /

noun

1. a drink made of eggs, egg, milk or cream, sugar, and, usually, rum or wine.

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eggnog British  

/ ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ /

noun

1. Also called: egg flip.  a drink that can be served hot or cold, made of eggs, milk, sugar, spice, and brandy, rum, or other spirit

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Etymology

Origin of eggnog

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75; egg ¹ + nog ¹

Example Sentences

The geniuses of Wall Street have eggnog all over their highly paid faces this Christmas, yet again, after most of their big financial predictions for the year turned out wrong.

From MarketWatch

As an eggnog maker in the Delta lounge, Yang reflected on his time on the series.

From Salon

But Yang’s last sketch, about an elderly Delta Sky Club worker passing out eggnog and working his last shift, was heartfelt and sweet.

From Los Angeles Times

The end of the year marks the return of eggnog and latkes, gifting and regifting — and holiday-themed shows to bask in tradition, communal spirit and, yes, fun.

From New York Times

The success we’ve had in this genre, not just that they’re about Christmas, but people really love that tradition of “oh, I decorate the tree, we have eggnog, we watch Christmas movies together.”

From Los Angeles Times