Definition

A thick drink made by blending milk and ice cream, often flavored with fruit, chocolate, or other ingredients.

Example

I ordered a chocolate milkshake at the diner.

Conversation

Have you tried the new cafe downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they have amazing milkshakes.

We should go there this weekend and grab a milkshake together!

That sounds like a fun plan — I can't wait to taste it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Milkshake → It is formed from "milk" (from Old English *milc*, meaning the white liquid produced by mammals) and "shake" (from Old English *sceacan*, meaning to move or stir). The word "milkshake" refers to a beverage made by shaking or blending milk with flavorings or ice cream.

Memory Tip

Think of 'milk' as the creamy liquid and 'shake' as the action of stirring it up — that's how you get a delicious milkshake!

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