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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
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Visiting Metro Market in Shorewood will feel a lot more legendary on Saturday, May 18, when NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice will visit the store to promote his energy drink that recently became available in Wisconsin.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
Pain’s the sole headliner of the invite-only Celsius Cosmic Desert party, next door to the festival grounds on the first Friday of Coachella weekend, where Megan Fox, Halle Bailey and Barry Keoghan pose for pictures clutching dewy energy drink cans.
—Meaghan Garvey, Billboard, 2 May 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1904, in the meaning defined above
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“Energy drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energy%20drink. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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