eggnog

American

[eg-nog] / ˈɛgˌnɒg /

noun

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

eggnog British

/ ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ /

noun

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

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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 • Dec. 26, 2025

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

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

Did they spike the eggnog over there at WSJ?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

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 • Nov. 27, 2024

Miss Gage brought up a glass with some eggnog in it.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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