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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This machine has five presets for making everything from slushes and frozen juice to frappes and milkshakes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 This at-home ice cream maker is fun for the whole family, creating gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, classic ice cream, and more. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Think cinnamon roll French toast, lentil soup, enormous hand-cut fries, and even boozy adult milkshakes and floats. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 This new 1,567-square-footer will offer just three burgers — classic, applewood bacon and the Skinny Louie Cheeseburger — available with fries, sodas and milkshakes. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 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 29 Jun. 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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