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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This energy drink with passionfruit syrup and white chocolate flavors comes with a topping of peach drizzle, available iced or blended. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026 The final of the English Football League (EFL) Cup, named the Carabao Cup after the Thai energy drink for sponsorship reasons, will take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 22. Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 Alani Nu Energy Drink Variety Packs Powering up your day with Alani Nu's sparkling energy drink is a little more affordable this month when cases of 18 are $6 off. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Yunker Yunker is a popular herbal energy drink from Japan, available for purchase commercially in the United States and other countries. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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