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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Teens dished out nachos and sugary elephant ears to hungry fairgoers in a brand-new kitchen, even as the 65-year-old milkshake machine still rumbled against a far wall. Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 CrazyShake will move in from March through May, along with its menu stacked with elaborate milkshakes, including a special edition Mickey Mouse shake. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026 In addition to the classics, like chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and oatmeal raisin, the shop also offers a rotating menu of innovative cookie creations, milkshakes and more. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026 The diner serves the famous pork tenderloin sandwiches, along with cheeseburgers, malts, milkshakes, burritos, tacos, bowls and more. Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 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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