energy drink

American

noun

a drink intended to boost mental energy, typically containing sugar and caffeine or other stimulants.

energy drink British

noun

a soft drink containing ingredients designed to boost the drinker's energy, esp after exercise

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Etymology

Origin of energy drink

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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A good example is putting boba on an energy drink.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the purchase of Newcastle, who have finished bottom of the top division for the past three seasons, by energy drink giant Red Bull last summer was a significant vote of confidence.

From BBC

The energy drink company on Thursday logged a profit of $449.2 million, or 46 cents a share, compared with its profit of $270.7 million, or 28 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Net sales in the Monster Energy Drinks segment, which includes the Monster, Reign, and Bang energy drink brands, grew 19% to $1.99 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Strategic Brands segment, which includes certain energy drink brands acquired from Coca-Cola as well as the Predator and Fury brands, grew 7.8% to $110 million in net sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

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