energy drink

American  

noun

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

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energy drink British  

noun

1. 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

Then powered by a glazed doughnut and extra-large energy drink, he zips around driveways in northern New Jersey and nearby New York, ringing doorbells, photographing doorsteps and hauling away the physical aftermath of holiday optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the day after Christmas, Caldeira drives past Santas and reindeer that have already begun to deflate as he listens to audio books and sips his berry energy drink.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before games, the 7-foot center drinks a specially mixed energy drink that has the message “unleash the beast” written on the bottle in black ink.

From Los Angeles Times

During the test, for example, if a user saw a sponsored prompt that said, “What energy drink has the most caffeine?” and clicked on it, Sparky responded.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following the brief answer, a product ad might have appeared, allowing the user to click to order the energy drink.

From The Wall Street Journal