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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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Available in black, white, sesame, malted milkshake, and woodland colors, the Aiden is 20% off for Black Friday. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 Besides being the perfect Hallmark movie marathon snack, this flavor adds a holiday spin to copycat milkshakes and alongside favorite desserts. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 Will is enjoying burgers and milkshakes with Rich at the Derry Grill when Ronnie and Lilly show up asking for help. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025 Chick-fil-A, Smucker's and milkshakes? Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 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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