milkshake

American

[milk-sheyk] / ˈmɪlkˌʃeɪk /

Or milk shake

noun

a frothy drink made of cold milk, flavoring, and usually ice cream, shaken together or blended in a mixer.

Etymology

Origin of milkshake

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; milk ( def. ) + shake ( def. )

Example Sentences

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There are many nods to “The Simpsons,” including “frosty chocolate milkshakes” and James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films logo.

From Los Angeles Times

The self-proclaimed homebodies share that their ideal quality pastime is rewatching “Grey’s Anatomy” for the third time, sitting together in silence while enjoying cookie milkshakes, or spending a weekend away in nature.

From Los Angeles Times

They probably had milkshakes with their burgers too.

From Literature

She has also written about Grimace milkshakes, Taylor Swift-related conspiracy theories and rizz.

From The Wall Street Journal

“As we know, American health care has many problems and weaknesses. None of those are solved by purchasing a book about energy healing or buying milkshakes made from raw milk,” Marino said.

From Salon

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