energy drink

American

noun

a drink intended to boost mental energy, typically containing sugar and caffeine or other stimulants.

energy drink British

noun

a soft drink containing ingredients designed to boost the drinker's energy, esp after exercise

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Etymology

Origin of energy drink

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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However, at RBC, the excitement surrounding any new energy drink was more muted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

However, the purchase of Newcastle, who have finished bottom of the top division for the past three seasons, by energy drink giant Red Bull last summer was a significant vote of confidence.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Net sales in the Monster Energy Drinks segment, which includes the Monster, Reign, and Bang energy drink brands, grew 19% to $1.99 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

In late 2024 it bought a majority stake in the energy drink brand ZOA Energy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

To this day you can find piles of sugar cane heaped in tropical markets—offering buyers a refreshing treat that is somewhere between a candy bar and an energy drink.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson

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