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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But people also reach for baked goods, soft drinks, milkshakes and coffee. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 The classic diner is the spot to go to for a traditional burger, chicken sandwich, or hot dog paired with hand-cut fries and a milkshake. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Lines stretched out the door when Santa Barbara-founded chain McConnell’s reopened, with guests eager to try more than a dozen flavors, plus milkshakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and floats. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Everything’s Just Peachy’s Enjoli Enriquez whips up her signature peach cobbler into a milkshake ($12) any time of year. Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 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 29 Aug. 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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