sports drink
noun
: a drink that consists mainly of water, electrolytes (such as sodium or potassium), and carbohydrates (such as sucrose or fructose) and that is designed to replenish those substances in the body during or after usually strenuous exercise
"Dan was with me the whole day," Huard said after the game, while sipping a sports drink to combat dehydration.—
Peter King
Peter KingSports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade should generally be avoided in favor of water unless you're doing an intense workout. That's because some sports drinks contain more than 30 grams of added sugar …, and you may not need its carb- and electrolyte-heavy fuel if you're just going for a 45-minute easy ride.—Danielle Zickl
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Drink sports drinks; sip clean water, broth or tea; and use your oral rehydration solution.
—Perri Klass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
With less sodium than many leading sports drinks and a full daily dose of vitamin C, Plezi Hydration is part of Obama’s ongoing mission to promote healthier choices, particularly for young people.
—Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Flagg, a spokesman for the rival sports drink Gatorade, subtly — but intentionally — moved the cup out of the way.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The briny solution has electrolytes and can be an alternative to sports drinks like Gatorade.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Perri Klass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
With less sodium than many leading sports drinks and a full daily dose of vitamin C, Plezi Hydration is part of Obama’s ongoing mission to promote healthier choices, particularly for young people.
—Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Flagg, a spokesman for the rival sports drink Gatorade, subtly — but intentionally — moved the cup out of the way.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The briny solution has electrolytes and can be an alternative to sports drinks like Gatorade.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sports drink
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“Sports drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20drink. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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