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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As for the music video, it was filmed in a diner in Mexico City, capturing the full atmosphere of the 1950s — milkshakes included — albeit featuring dancers performing in the style of Texas norteño. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 Choose high-calorie drinks like milkshakes, smoothies and protein drinks when full meals feel less appealing. CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 The new location brings the restaurant’s lemon ricotta pancakes, smash burgers, old-school milkshakes and pie from the original Half Moon Bay spot on the coastside to Peninsula residents closer to the bay. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 The tray, an entree and two sides for under $10, remains one of the better deals around, especially when paired with a milkshake. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 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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