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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Plus, Panera is testing out a new energy drink, bird flu is back and tightening turkey supplies, and more. Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025 The company offers a range of beverages, including specialty coffee, teas, lemonades, and its proprietary Rebel energy drink. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025 Liquid Death plans to enter the $23 billion energy drink market in 2026 with Liquid Death Sparkling Energy, which is naturally caffeinated from coffee beans rather than synthetic sources, Khetarpaul said. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025 Children, teens, and adults are especially at risk from energy drink consumption. Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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