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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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energy drinks

plural

Etymology

Origin of energy drink

First recorded in 1900–05

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energy drink

All four brands are official partners of world football governing body Fifa, with the Powerade energy drink owned by the Coca-Cola company.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The makers of major energy drink brands like Celsius, Alani Nu, C4 and Ghost say they neither market nor give out free samples to consumers under 18.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Newcastle Red Bulls, recently taken over by the Austrian energy drink giant, are one of the exceptions.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026

I washed them down with the energy drink.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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