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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

The one who can knock back a double espresso or even an energy drink in the evening and still drift off to sleep an hour or so later.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“The energy drink category continues to attract new consumers, expand usage occasions and increase household penetration,” said Chief Executive Hilton Schlosberg.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

This included an empty can of energy drink left in the middle of the floor of a clean delivery room - as well as butter "smeared around the top of a birthing pool".

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 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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