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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Drink smoothies, milkshakes, protein shakes, and nutritional supplement drinks and bars to increase your protein and calories. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025 To celebrate the opening, the new location will give away free 12-ounce milkshakes on Saturday, Jan. 18. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025 The beloved burger joint is known for their classic drive-in fare, from burgers to dogs to onion rings to milkshakes. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024 Bay Area residents from Napa to Los Gatos seek out Super Duper’s orange sign for smash burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches ($10.50) and seasonal milkshakes ($7), along with a few vegetarian and vegan options. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025 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 16 Feb. 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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