milkshake

noun

milk·​shake ˈmilk-ˌshāk 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The modern restaurant eating challenge is widely credited to St. Louis fast-food joint Crown Candy Kitchen, who since 1913 has tempted diners to drink five 24-ounce milkshakes or malts in less than 30 minutes in exchange for a full refund, their photo on the wall and, yes, a free shirt. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Aug. 2025

Soon, the two are pairing up for a brand-new milkshake: the Dr Pepper Blackberry Shake. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 July 2025

Don’t skip the milkshakes and smoothies, particularly the Osoyoos Berry smoothie with strawberries and blueberries. —Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

The former Late Night host said that Sandler would burst into the writers' room with countless character ideas and outrageous energy — as well as frequent suggestions to get milkshakes. —Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 30 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for milkshake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• eastlake
• forsake
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

milk shake

noun

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