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

Examples of energy drink in a Sentence

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In it, West is wearing an all-black outfit with Jordans on his feet and a chain around his neck, holding a phone and an energy drink — and smiling. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 In the clip, West was wearing an all-black outfit with Jordans on his feet and a chain around his neck, holding a phone and an energy drink with a smile on his face. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 Celsius has been getting hit recently after Club name Costco launched an energy drink for less. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 Or, This is my new energy drink and this is a credit card commercial. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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