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milkshake

or milk shake

[ milk-sheyk ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of milkshake1

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

Normally, a tracker like me would barely get a nod from the candidate, let alone an invitation for a milkshake from a potential US senator.

From Salon

A woman who threw a McDonald's milkshake over Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during the general election campaign has pleaded guilty to assault by beating.

From BBC

In the Plus bonus mini-episode: Starbucks wanted to be a classy Italian espresso house, but it became a modern milkshake shop for teens to loiter and flirt.

From Slate

I ordered my regular: Double double animal-style, chopped chiles, grilled onions, mustard, with a strawberry milkshake.

“If you remember being a kid and blowing up a balloon or into a milkshake, your cheeks got sore because there is an energy penalty associated with bubble formation.”

From BBC

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