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eggnog

[ eg-nog ]

/ ˈɛgˌnɒg /

noun

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

Origin of eggnog

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

Words nearby eggnog

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

Example sentences 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 spirit Also called: egg flip

Word Origin for eggnog

C19: from egg 1 + nog 1