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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The churro chillers are creamy and cold milkshakes topped with churro chunks. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025 The Southern fast-food chain just announced that their newest seasonal milkshake is a twist on a beloved Christmas dessert that came into popularity in the late 90s—rich, creamy, minty peppermint bark. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 Yurithsi was at a Dunkin’ buying her little brother his favorite milkshake for his birthday. Maria Santana, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025 Jeff and Gabriel join forces to make their lives less miserable, and at one point Jeff introduces his former-angel friend to the Earthly joys of hamburgers and milkshakes. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Oct. 2025 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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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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