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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The company is known for its 100% Angus beef burgers, crinkle fries and milkshakes, including flavors such as Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake and the Biscoff Cookie Butter Tiramisu Shake. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Milkshake For something even sweeter, the chain is bringing together all the flavors of the fan-favorite campfire treat to its signature milkshake. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 All that is on offer, plus milkshakes, ice-cream sandwiches, pints and Diablos (slushies topped with ice cream). — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 On the side, Smith blends milkshakes and scoops frozen confections for around $17 an hour, one day a week. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for milkshake

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milkshake was in 1886

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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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