eggnog

[ eg-nog ]

/ ˈɛgˌnɒg /

noun

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

Nearby words

egghead, eggheaded, eggler, eggleston, eggleston, edward, eggnog, eggplant, eggs benedict, eggshell, eggshell porcelain, egham

Origin of eggnog

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75; egg¹ + nog¹

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Examples from the Web for eggnog

Think one small piece of pie or a half-cup of eggnog, says Zied, will do the trick.
12 Thanksgiving Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work|DailyBurn|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Christmas commercials are as much a part of the holidays as Eggnog and chestnuts roasted over an open fire.
Coca –Cola, M&M’s, & More Classic Holiday Commercials (VIDEO)|Brittany Jones-Cooper|December 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This coconut cream-based drink is Puerto Rico's delicious variation of eggnog.
Celeb Chefs' Holiday Cocktails|Jacquelynn D. Powers|November 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Avoid raw milk, raw eggs, or foods containing raw eggs such as eggnog, hollandaise sauce, or even undercooked French toast.
6 Things You Should Know About Salmonella|The Daily Beast|August 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Whereupon Amzi, having handed round the eggnog, stood sipping a glass contentedly in his favorite post by the hearth.
Otherwise Phyllis|Meredith Nicholson
The diet should consist chiefly of milk, a glass every two hours, varied with milk mixed with thin cooked cereal or eggnog.
The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI)|Various
After dinner came apple-toddy and eggnog, and the great ovation to the Christmas good cheer was at an end.
Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15)|Charles Morris
Season or not, depending on taste and the quality of eggnog employed.
The Complete Book of Cheese|Robert Carlton Brown
My eggnog, too, can't be beat,—made of pure cream and eggs that are so fresh they were warm when I broke them.
Back at School with the Tucker Twins|Nell Speed

British Dictionary definitions for eggnog

eggnog

/ (ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for eggnog

C19: from egg 1 + nog 1

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