guarana

[ gwahr-uh-nah, gwahr-uh-nah ]

noun

1. a woody, climbing shrub Paullinia cupana, of the soapberry family, growing in parts of South America, having seeds that contain caffeine and are used in soft drinks.
2. a drink containing extract of guarana seed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of guarana¹

1860–65; (< Portuguese ) < Tupi

Example Sentences

Such is the case with Starbucks Triple Shot Energy, which contains B vitamins, ginseng and guarana — as well as 225 milligrams of caffeine.

From Salon

TJ’s Brazil Nut Body Butter contains an array of impressive ingredients, including coconut oil, shea butter, açai extract, guarana extract and Brazil nut seed oil.

From Salon

As reported by Eva Rothenberg of CNN, the charged lemonade also includes sugar, coffee extract and guarana extract.

From Salon

All popular Brazilian food and drink is here: Pacoquita, the tasty peanut confection; cans of feijoada, the black-bean stew; and the popular soft drink Guarana.

From Seattle Times

She spotted a 12-pack of soda flavored with guaraná berries.

From New York Times