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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of milkshake¹

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

Example Sentences

The chancellor has announced her Budget which includes a freeze to income taxthresholds, a rise in minimum wages and a so-called milkshake tax.

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The existing tax, which mainly applies to fizzy drinks, will be applied to bottles and cartons of milk-based drinks, including milkshakes, flavoured milk, milk substitute drinks and lattes, adding a few pence to their cost.

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The UK government on Tuesday extended a sugar tax to include milkshakes as part of the fight against obesity and tooth decay in children.

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Pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees that are high in sugar will be hit with an extra tax from 2028, after the health secretary announced he was extending the tax on fizzy drinks to include milk-based products.

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He and Ridge both had milkshakes from Johnny Rockets, compliments of Gibby.

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