guarana

American  

[gwahr-uh-nah, gwahr-uh-nah] / ˌgwɑr əˈnɑ, ˈgwɑr əˌnɑ /

noun

1. a woody, climbing shrub Paullinia cupana, of the soapberry family, growing in parts of South America, having seeds that contain caffeine and are used in soft drinks.

2. a drink containing extract of guarana seed.

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Etymology

Origin of guarana

1860–65; (< Portuguese ) < Tupi

Example Sentences

All popular Brazilian food and drink is here: Pacoquita, the tasty peanut confection; cans of feijoada, the black-bean stew; and the popular soft drink Guarana.

From Seattle Times

She spotted a 12-pack of soda flavored with guaraná berries.

From New York Times

Then she took a sip from a freshly chilled guaraná soda.

From New York Times

Coke Energy, made with guarana extracts and B-vitamins, was launched in the United States early last year in different flavors, packed in a sleep case to attract its young clientele.

From Reuters

Depending on where on the globe your ancestors found themselves, they might have enjoyed beverages made from coffee or cacao beans, guarana berries, kola nuts, or tea or yerba mate leaves.

From Scientific American