eggnog
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈɛɡnɔɡ/
- US
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ponche de huevo
- She offered her guests a glass of eggnog as a festive treat during the winter celebration.
- eggnog at Christmas
- holiday eggnog
- a cup of eggnog
And for eggnog, I'm going to make some eggnog inspired cupcakes.
- And for eggnog, I'm going to make some eggnog inspired cupcakes.
- Sit down, grab a cup of eggnog and enjoy.
- And I think Santa was testing out the eggnog the night before.
- If you drink eggnog, you're a serial killer.
Examples
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I lit candles and we had eggnog with a little spiced rum.
Blog text (8) -
Have some nonalcoholic eggnog.
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Sit down, grab a cup of eggnog and enjoy.
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And I think Santa was testing out the eggnog the night before.
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I think there was something in the eggnog.
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Would they invite me to their house for holiday eggnog?
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"Be a good night for some homemade eggnog," he offered.
Fiction book (2001) -
Eggnog on Christmas Eve, just like home!
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Heck, I'll even sing a few carols while drinking some eggnog with my friends.
Blog text (32) -
I pour myself another eggnog and add a stiff slug of bourbon.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
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7.2
A sweet creamy drink made with eggs and milk for holidays
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3.5
A sweet milk drink made with eggs and cream, often served at Christmas
A sweet holiday drink made at home from milk and eggs
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Etymology
Eggnog comes from two old parts: egg and nog, where 'nog' once meant a 'strong drink' or a 'small cup', like the word noggin. So eggnog is basically an 'egg' drink — a rich, often alcoholic drink served at holidays, which explains its role as a festive treat.