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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To explore how these carbohydrates affect the brain, my collaborators and I gave volunteers two milkshakes matched for calories, nutrients, and sweetness. David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026 The gallery also featured a photo of Jonas sipping a chocolate milkshake out of a teeny-tiny glass with an equally small red-and-white straw. Staff Author, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 In addition to scoops, Naturalz offers falooda, a cold drink mix similar to a milkshake. Jenna Thompson april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 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 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 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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