energy drink

noun

: a usually carbonated beverage that typically contains caffeine and other ingredients (such as taurine and ginseng) intended to increase the drinker's energy

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Typically, one 8-ounce serving of an energy drink contains 80-150 mg of caffeine. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026 On Thursday, Dunkin' announced the release of a zero-sugar energy drink available in six flavors. Tom Hanson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 Shares of the energy drink traded above the flatline on Friday. Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 Recently, though, a new kind of energy drink has emerged. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for energy drink

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of energy drink was in 1904

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“Energy drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energy%20drink. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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