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 energy drink brand partnered with Trackhouse Racing in 2025 to sponsor both Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Across the stage, Healy consumes seven chew bars, three gels, and four and a half energy drink bottles. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025 In addition, Red Bull is developing its own power units for its 2026 car, collaborating with Ford under the Red Bull Powertrains banner - a feat that has never been attempted before by the energy drink brand. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 Here are some of the companies making big moves in midday trading: Monster Beverage — The energy drink manufacturer dropped more than 3% after Rothschild & Co. downgraded shares to neutral from buy. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 9 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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