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

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Example Sentences

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adrenaline rush

They say they are mainly driven by the adrenaline rush, tradition and, of course, the bragging rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

"When I got to the hospital I realised the gravity, my adrenaline rush washed off."

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Thousands of people showed up to watch, which was “a big adrenaline rush on day one,” Cretton said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

But then it's finished "and there's a bit of baby blues afterwards," as she comes down off the adrenaline rush.

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

I was going to enjoy tonight’s adrenaline rush if it killed me.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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