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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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

energy drinks

plural

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

He also used the magazine’s editorial pages and website to promote his energy drink business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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 • Mar. 21, 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

I washed them down with the energy drink.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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