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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The bank initiated shares of the energy drink producer at a buy rating. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 The phrases were used across a range of merchandise like a Tiger Blood energy drink, a biographical comic book and other items, per the outlet. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 Four years after announcing plans for a billion-dollar factory in Concord, energy drink giant Red Bull is finally moving forward with those plans. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025 Lingonberry energy drink cans, powders, and bars can also be purchased individually. Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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