Gatorade
AmericanEtymology
Origin of Gatorade
First recorded in 1965–70; named after the University of Florida's football team, the Gators, whose coach had asked researchers at the university to create a drink; on the model of lemonade and orangeade; see origin at -ade 1
Example Sentences
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The company in April announced a revamp of Gatorade, as well as a rollout of new beverages with more electrolytes, lower sugar and fewer artificial colors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Often he’s adding powder electrolytes, and he keeps Gatorade on hand in his ice chest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Individually, he was named the Gatorade national player of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
If she’s with her 5-year-old son and her sugar goes low, the first thing she thinks of is a Gatorade or soda, which wouldn’t be covered.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2026
The Gatorade he requested is all gone, too.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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