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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From there, Sid’s Diner sits two blocks west along Wade Street at the intersection with Route 66, its menu extending to milkshakes, omelets, and ham sandwiches. Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 Umbrella Creamery has a rotating menu that boasts artisanal ice cream, Mexican-style paleta popsicles, falooda and milkshakes, according to the creamery’s website. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Any of the ice cream flavors at Dumont can also be turned into a milkshake, Uppalapati said. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 As for the music video, it was filmed in a diner in Mexico City, capturing the full atmosphere of the 1950s — milkshakes included — albeit featuring dancers performing in the style of Texas norteño. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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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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