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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This versatile ice cream maker lets the whole family whip up gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and classic ice cream in a flash. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The burger chain is currently promoting its limited-time blackberry milkshake. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 The machine is designed to produce top-notch frozen cocktails, slushies, frappes, and milkshakes at the touch of a button. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 July 4 falls on a Saturday, so plenty of bars and restaurants are celebrating all weekend long with red, white and blue treats ranging from doughnuts to milkshakes. Chicago Tribune, 29 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 4 Jul. 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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