noun
eggnog
ehg-NOG
noun
1
A rich, chilled drink made from milk or cream, beaten eggs, sugar, and spices like nutmeg, often spiked with rum, brandy, or whisky.
"We always make a big batch of eggnog for the family on Christmas Eve."
"He asked if the eggnog at the party had any alcohol in it."
How to Use Eggnog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA creamy, egg-based holiday drink, sometimes with alcohol added.
Common pairings
a glass of eggnog
spiked eggnog
homemade eggnog
Word Forms
eggnogs plural
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Etymology
American, from the late 1700s: egg plus "nog," an old word for strong ale — the exact link is debated, but it may trace to a small wooden mug called a noggin.