Gatorade

[gey-tuh-reyd]

Trademark.

1. a brand of noncarbonated sports drink designed to supply the body with carbohydrates and replace fluids and sodium lost during exertion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gatorade¹

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; -ade ¹

Example Sentences

“I don’t think it’s just the weather. I’ve seen cramps in cold weather, hot weather, in rain. Everyone has their own list how to treat — coconut water, bananas, pickle juice, mustard, Gatorade.”

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He was the one who threw a container filled with Gatorade on his father’s head last season, drawing a nasty stare because dad had a cold and didn’t need to get wet.

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Probably the same reaction that Vince Lombardi would have had if his players had dumped Gatorade on him.

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“It’s almost like suing a concierge,” Macias said, sipping a bottle of yellow Gatorade.

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The Gatorade national player of the year and two-time L.A.

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