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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Fuel up on classic American comfort foods like burgers and fries, milkshakes, and ice cream sundaes at the 66 Diner, located in downtown Albuquerque. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 This new 1,567-square-footer will offer just three burgers — classic, applewood bacon and the Skinny Louie Cheeseburger — available with fries, sodas and milkshakes. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026 Magic 84 announced the Si Papa closing on social media, thanking Kush Hospitality for use of the space, which used to be Vicky’s House, a retro milkshake bar with a kitschy 1980s design. Connie Ogle june 15, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 Or if you’re renewed enough to start a new week, grab a burrito or enchilada and a milkshake at Geyserville Market and Deli and hit the road. Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 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 26 Jun. 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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