milkshake

noun

milk·​shake ˈmilk-ˌshāk 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Even after 25 years, Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro’s series about an anthropomorphic milkshake, french fry container, and a wad of meat wasting their days in suburban New Jersey remains one of Adult Swim’s most recognizable properties. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Likewise, reputable studies also find some degree of dopamine response to video games, milkshakes and even music. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

The franchise owner is Brian Gatson, who will operate the restaurant devoted to Southern desserts, including cobblers and banana puddings as well as brownies, cinnamon rolls, cookies and milkshakes. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Sep. 2026

Each bottle can flavor up to 15 drinks, from lattes and iced coffees to espresso martinis and milkshakes. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for milkshake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• forsake
• gouache
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

milk shake

noun

: a thoroughly shaken or blended drink made of milk, a flavoring syrup, and often ice cream