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milkshake

noun
milk·​shake | \ ˈmilk-ˌshāk How to pronounce milkshake (audio) \
variants: or milk shake

Definition of milkshake

: a thoroughly shaken or blended drink made of milk, a flavoring syrup, and often ice cream a chocolate milkshake

First Known Use of milkshake

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milkshake was in 1886

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milkshake

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English Language Learners Definition of milkshake

: a thick drink made of milk, a flavoring syrup, and often ice cream

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milk shake

noun

Kids Definition of milk shake

: a drink made of milk, a flavoring syrup, and ice cream that is shaken or mixed thoroughly

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