SMOOTHIE

noun (Lifestyle and Leisure) A smooth thick drink consisting of fresh fruit (especially banana), pur÷ed with milk, yoghurt, or ice cream. Etymology: So named because of its smooth consistency. History and Usage: The smoothie, a variation on the traditional milkshake, is a drink which is best known in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. There are some definite winners among the selections: Freshly made onion rings, a yogurt and fruit drink called a 'smoothie', [etc.]. Washington Post 2 June 1977, section F, p. 12 In New York now, there are entire bars which cater for trendy non-drinkers. They serve nothing but a selection of mineral waters, soft drinks and non-alcoholic cocktails (called 'smoothies'). Sunday Telegraph Magazine 7 June 1987, p. 30 It's worth noting that the shop underneath makes ripper soymilk smoothies. Buy yourself a strawberry job with frozen yoghurt. Sunday Mail (Brisbane) 1 Jan. 1989, p. 34