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

If you ask an AI, “What energy drink will keep me awake all night so I can finish this report?” it will likely recommend a pantry’s worth of caffeine-laden soft drinks, never questioning the plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is really embarrassing — my decadent rock and roll lifestyle with the artisanal energy drink,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A good example is putting boba on an energy drink.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

The energy drink company on Thursday logged a profit of $449.2 million, or 46 cents a share, compared with its profit of $270.7 million, or 28 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal