How to Use sports drink in a Sentence

sports drink

noun
  • Scoot hopped in, carrying a bag of chips and a sports drink.
    Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 20 June 2023
  • This can be in the form of a sports drink or a gel pack that has electrolytes and carbs, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The garage is a great place to store extra beverages like soda, beer, or sports drinks.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
  • On the menu today: pork loin, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips and sports drinks.
    Sarah Kramer Ozbun, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2023
  • That left them less than 10 minutes to grab some bananas and sports drinks before returning to the court.
    Kristie Rieken, ajc, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Water does not have electrolytes, so reach for a sports drink to replenish them.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
  • If the person is conscious and able to drink, provide cool water or a sports drink to rehydrate their body.
    Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 14 July 2023
  • If parents are concerned about their child's hydration and want to reach for a sports drink, make sure to read the label closely.
    Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • Most marathons have fluid stations that offer water and sports drinks.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Drinks like Pedialyte are good for young children, while sports drinks and broths are suggested for adults.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Although fruit juice and sports drinks are marketed as healthy drinks, parents should check the label for the nutrition in these drinks.
    Amanda C. Fifi, M.d., Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Morant has endorsement deals with Nike and the sports drink Powerade, which is owned by Coca-Cola.
    Teresa M. Walker, Fortune, 16 May 2023
  • Water is a good option, or a sports drink can help replenish salt and minerals lost through sweat.
    Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 11 July 2023
  • But even with that trick, employees would have to spend their own money, Taylor said — unless a manager stashed a case of sports drinks in the office.
    Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The liquid of choice for hydration is water, but say a sports drink may be advised after 45 minutes of practice.
    Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2023
  • That’s 64 percent of the total payments to Texas college athletes from any source, and more than all the money from the shoe companies, sports drinks and other brands the system was built to serve.
    Billy Witz, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2023
  • On Wednesday, the sports drink Powerade announced a partnership with him.
    Sopan Deb, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2023
  • The electrolytes are added for taste, not health -- unlike sports drinks that are designed to replete electrolytes lost during exercise.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Officials said the drink had a mix of lemon, salt, and vinegar inside a sports drink bottle and the kid became nauseous and developed a headache after drinking it.
    Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Athletes or people who work outside all day in the heat might want to consider adding sports drinks to their hydration schedule to help replace the electrolytes lost in sweat.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 July 2023
  • Sugary Drinks Downing sugary drinks—like sodas, fruit drinks, sports drinks, and sugary alcoholic drinks—can increase the odds of not getting enough sleep.
    Jessica Migala, Health, 15 July 2023
  • Enjoy it in your hydration bottle, sports drink, smoothie, or even water.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The drink is still most associated with the pair of influencers who capitalized on their social media followings to drive the hype of the sports drink.
    Theara Coleman, The Week, 12 July 2023
  • Avoid giving young children sugars, soda, juices, or sports drinks to rehydrate.
    Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2023
  • But parents and school officials are sometimes confusing the drink with Prime Hydration, a caffeine-free sports drink from the social media stars that is sold in bottles.
    Julie Creswell, New York Times, 9 June 2023
  • While Sanogo prefers fruit and coconut water, Johnson and Diarra often opt for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and sports drinks.
    Kristie Rieken, ajc, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Too much water or other fluids, such as sports drinks, can cause a medical emergency because the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 July 2023
  • Prime’s portfolio The duo’s first drink, Hydration, is a Gatorade-like sports drink that mixes coconut water and electrolytes, without sugar or caffeine.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 July 2023
  • Just a week earlier, the maker of Lay’s potato chips and Gatorade sports drinks met with 100 of its top suppliers, a conversation that’s typically focused on costs.
    John Kell, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The production included apparel sales, ads for Rogers' sports drink brand, F3, and recorded pre-fight interviews introducing fans to fighters, all of who are trying to build their names and careers in the sport.
    José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 21 Feb. 2023

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sports drink.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: