Meaning & use

eggnog

noun·Everyday

A rich, sweetened drink made from milk, cream, and beaten eggs, often flavored with nutmeg.

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We served warm eggnog with a dusting of nutmeg at our holiday party.

My uncle always adds a splash of rum to his eggnog before dinner.

A note on using this word

Eggnog is strongly associated with winter holidays in North America and is usually served chilled, sometimes with alcohol added.

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