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Definition of milkshake

milkshake

/ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/
milk · shake
Plural:milkshakes
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milkshake Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A thick, sweet, cold beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings such as chocolate, fruit, or syrup.

Example

"After the baseball game, the team celebrated by going to the local diner for burgers and chocolate milkshakes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In some regions outside North America, notably Australia and parts of the UK, a 'milkshake' may refer solely to flavored, frothed milk, while the version containing blended ice cream is distinctly termed a 'thick shake'.

• Nearby Words

milklike
milkmaid
milkman
milkshake
milksnake
milkweed
milky

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the United States in the late 19th century, initially referring to a shaken alcoholic beverage, before evolving in the 1920s to denote the modern dessert drink blended with ice cream and syrups.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Milkshake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/milkshake
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