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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While many energy drink manufacturers use synthetic caffeine, UPDATE took a different approach to provide energy benefits without the negative impacts often associated with caffeine consumption. Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The 26-year-old information technology administrator consumed a Red Bull energy drink around the film's halfway mark to stay alert. Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026 The blend includes Rhodiola Rosea, 5-HTP and GABA, paired with a small amount of caffeine that Maguire says functions more like a glass of wine than an energy drink. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 May Lead to Kidney Injury Case reports have linked excessive energy drink consumption with acute kidney injury. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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