: a drink consisting of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor
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Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
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4 July 2026
Spiked eggnog and pheromones were in the air.
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Joe Klein,
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11 June 2026
Nutmeg has a strong flavor and is a key ingredient in eggnog, cider, and mulled wine.
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15 May 2026
Food and Drug Administration The FDA listed more than 40 flavors of ice cream and sherbet that are subject to recall, including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, mango, rocky road and coconut pineapple, along with seasonal flavors such as eggnog and pumpkin.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Spiked eggnog and pheromones were in the air.
—
Joe Klein,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
Nutmeg has a strong flavor and is a key ingredient in eggnog, cider, and mulled wine.
—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
Food and Drug Administration The FDA listed more than 40 flavors of ice cream and sherbet that are subject to recall, including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, mango, rocky road and coconut pineapple, along with seasonal flavors such as eggnog and pumpkin.
—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Eggnog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eggnog. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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eggnog
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egg·nog
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: a drink made of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor
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