smoothie
pronunciation
How to pronounce smoothie in British English:
UK [ˈsmu:ði]
How to pronounce smoothie in American English:
US [ˈsmuði]
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- Noun:
- someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
- a thick smooth drink consisting of fresh fruit pureed with ice cream or yoghurt or milk
Word Origin
- smoothie (n.)
- 1928, "suave person, person of complete self-assurance and poise, especially in the company of the opposite sex," college slang, from smooth (adj.) + -ie. As a type of blender drink, by 1983.
Example
- 1. Try these delicious and healthy smoothie recipes .
- 2. Make sure your smoothie is filled with whole fruits and vegetables and low fat milk or milk alternatives .
- 3. Wandering further we saw a line in front of a smoothie shop that specialized in drinks with large chunks of fruit inside .
- 4. Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe ?
- 5. Americans became smoothie consumers only during and after the war .