milkshake

noun

milk·​shake ˈmilk-ˌshāk How to pronounce milkshake (audio)
variants or milk shake
: a thoroughly shaken or blended drink made of milk, a flavoring syrup, and often ice cream
a chocolate milkshake

Examples of milkshake in a Sentence

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Visitors can enjoy a milkshake, browse local shops, and take in the lively atmosphere without needing a car. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 The fruity opening feels light and airy rather than heavy or syrupy (like a milkshake), creating an effervescent sweetness that draws you in. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024 For dessert, make sure to take advantage of the decadent cookies and cream milkshake. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024 In 2024, Gott’s celebrated its 25th anniversary with seasonal monthly specials like October’s pumpkin shake and truffle fries, November’s wedge cut fries and December’s Dungeness crab sandwich and candy cake milkshake. Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for milkshake 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milkshake was in 1886

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“Milkshake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milkshake. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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milk shake

noun
: a thoroughly shaken or blended drink made of milk, a flavoring syrup, and often ice cream
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