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

Recent Examples on the Web Made with apple pie flavor, caramel and ice cream, the new milkshake offers a seasonal alternative to pumpkin spice. Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 This marks the milkshake's first appearance on Chick-fil-A menus in 13 years, as the item first debuted in 2011. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024 Carrie went with Steph A-B.'s recommendation of the Mexicana milkshake at Medici on 57th Street ($5). Monica Eng, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024 The milkshake will return on Aug. 26, the same day as a new variation of the hit Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich. Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for milkshake 

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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 17 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

milk shake

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