adrenaline rush

American  

[uh-dren-l-in ruhsh] / əˈdrɛn l ɪn ˌrʌʃ /

noun

1. a sudden, intense feeling of exhilaration or excitement caused by or as if by a surge of adrenaline.

   It's the adrenaline rush and the intensity of the competition that I most look forward to.

   These folks eat, breathe, and sleep roller coasters and can never get enough of an adrenaline rush.

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Etymology

Origin of adrenaline rush

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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adrenaline rush

But the adrenaline rush should take over so you enjoy it, although you "might struggle to then fall back asleep", says Revell.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Novak Djokovic said Saturday he still gets a "drug-like" adrenaline rush from tennis and is not thinking about retiring anytime soon.

From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026

View that as a parable if you wish, or simply enjoy the adrenaline rush.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025

The Myerses say they get an adrenaline rush while juggling multiple house rehabbing projects at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025

For years, I’d imagined the camaraderie of team practice, the adrenaline rush of competition, and maybe even being noticed on campus as one of the school’s athletic stars.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles