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

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Other menu items include chicken nuggets, strips, breakfast burritos and bowls, salads (Cobb, spicy Southwest), sides (waffle fries, mac ‘n’ cheese, chicken noodle soup), kids’ meals, various milkshakes, and ice cream. George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Five Guys also serves all-beef hot dogs, milkshakes, sandwiches, and fries. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 Side dishes include fries, mozzarella sticks, andonion rings, while dessert options include milkshakes and sundaes. Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Ideal for fall desserts, it can be added to s’mores, milkshakes, and more for a festive, peanut-buttery upgrade. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 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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