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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An 'original chicken sandwich' with medium waffle fries delivers ~ 750 mg sodium, about one-third of a day's limit, and 800 calories, while sugary lemonade and milkshakes push totals sky-high. Miguel Legoas, USA Today, 8 July 2025 After getting off the plane, Koma shared photos from Montana, including of their children — including daughters Banks Violet and Mae James — running around in their bathing suits, Banks enjoying a milkshake, a family hike and a mother-daughter matching cowboy boots moment. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 July 2025 Zaxby's other milkshakes include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025 Kith Treats sells soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes that can be mixed with cereal or candy, a Build Your Own menu and some of the company’s global collections. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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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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