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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There are also milkshakes, including an Oreo milkshake and specialty milkshakes served in jars. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024 Hamilton Beach Portable Blender From smoothies to margaritas to milkshakes, and even baby food, this compact blender does it all. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 And what better place to enjoy all of those things than at a bar? Several bars and restaurants across metro Phoenix are getting into the holiday spirit with festive pop-ups this winter, from boozy peppermint milkshakes to cozy eggnog shots under the stars. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024 In the lead-up to the 2024 General Election, the right-wing British politician and Brexit campaigner-in-chief Nigel Farage used the Moon and Starfish Wetherspoon in Clacton as his de facto campaign HQ, only for his face to be met with an airborne protest milkshake on the steps outside. Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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