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

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to coffee, Biggby offers teas, smoothies and a proprietary energy drink. Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024 Athletes’ board, outerwear and energy drink sponsors also supplement their training and competition expenses, as does the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Notably, the deal is for Prime Hydration and not for its energy drink, Prime Energy, which riled up some US lawmakers last year for its high caffeine content. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024 Horner played an instrumental role in Red Bull’s success and has helmed the team since its 2005 inception, when the energy drink company bought the team from Jaguar as part of its bid to build a sporting empire—and ultimately generate drink sales. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024 Over the years, Chau and Horizons have had many hits, from Spotify, Skype and Siri to Waze, Zoom and more recently energy drink maker Celsius Holdings. Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 The suit also says that organizations were required to pass 50 percent of merchandise and event ticket sales revenue to Activision Blizzard and that the publisher had the exclusive right to sponsorships with the most lucrative advertising partners such as energy drink companies. Ash Parrish, The Verge, 20 Feb. 2024 The drink has 13% of the energy drink market share worldwide. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024 Dunkin’ has entered the energy drink chat with its new SPARKD’ lineup, initially available in Peach Sunshine and Berry Burst flavors. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Apr. 2024.

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