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energy drink

American  

noun

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

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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Townsend is working as a part-time consultant at the club, which was bought and lavishly backed by the energy drink giant last summer.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

The American Beverage Association, a trade group representing soda, juice and energy drink makers, said that 60% of beverages sold in the U.S. have zero sugar, including water and ice tea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

I washed them down with the energy drink.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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