milkshake
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of milkshake
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; milk ( def. ) + shake ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“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
You get a milkshake or you get some fries, but it’s open for 24 hours.
From Los Angeles Times
All that’s missing to complete the mood is someone to deliver us a milkshake.
From Los Angeles Times
Addison Rae slides into a booth at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank and orders — what else? — black coffee and a chocolate milkshake.
From Los Angeles Times
Engaging with your favorite store these days can involve tracking rewards points in a spreadsheet to determine how to get the maximum value or playing mini games in an app to win a free milkshake.
From MarketWatch
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