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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Built in 1953 from scrap lumber, Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In remains the town’s most iconic food stop, known for its cheeky signage and nostalgic burgers and milkshakes. Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 This famous dive bar on the Florida-Alabama line is a must-see for its beachfront deck, live music, annual mullet toss, and yes, that milkshake-like cocktail. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 The trend pulls inspiration from the creamy, citrus-forward milkshake many people love to order at Dairy Queen drive-thrus. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026 Birdcode also serves crinkle cut fries (plain, with spice or sauce), milkshakes and mac and cheese. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 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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