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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The diner operates 24/7 serving classic American comfort food, such as burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and milkshakes, to both electric vehicle owners charging their cars and the general public. Andrew Evers, CNBC, 25 July 2025 Any fruit flavor can also be transformed into a milkshake. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025 Break it up by stopping at the St. Regis Travel Center in St. Regis, Montana, for a huckleberry milkshake. Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 23 July 2025 After touring around town—or hiking in Goose Creek State Park—a soft serve cone or milkshake should hit the spot. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 July 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 6 Aug. 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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