milkshake
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of milkshake
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; milk ( def. ) + shake ( def. )
Explanation
A milkshake is a sweet, cold drink made with ice cream. If you want a dessert you can slurp through a straw, you should consider a milkshake. Milkshakes are traditionally made with ice cream, milk, and flavored syrups like chocolate or strawberry, although there are infinite variations. You might prefer frozen yogurt or non-dairy ice cream, or an extra-thick milkshake made without milk. In New England, this sweet treat is often called a "frappe," although if it's coffee-flavored and you're in Rhode Island, it's a "coffee cabinet." Milkshake was first used in the 1880s, when it referred to an adult beverage made with whiskey.
Example Sentences
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A Proud Boy who goes by the nickname Milkshake has been charged and pleaded not guilty for his alleged actions on Jan. 6.
From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2022
Beyoncé appears to have sided with the singer, by removing the reference to Milkshake - although Pharrell and Chad Hugo still receive a writing credit, presumably for the brief sample of Get Along With You.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2022
In 2016, Ward tweeted from his account, “The whole internet loves Milkshake Duck, a lovely duck that drinks milkshakes! *5 seconds later* We regret to inform you the duck is racist.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2022
After some trial and error, I finally came up with the perfect PSL Milkshake, a beverage to enjoy as the seasons continue to creep.
From Salon • Sep. 11, 2021
Soon the soda-fountains on Fort Macpherson and Herschel Island will bear the legend, "Whale cream soda" and "Best Whale Milkshake."
From The New North by Cameron, Agnes Deans
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