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 move, PepsiCo said in a release, was intended to extend Gatorade “beyond sport occasions” and into “everyday moments where hydration is often overlooked.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Some franchisees started selling bottled PepsiCo drinks, stored in separate coolers, including Mountain Dew and Gatorade for the first time in McDonald’s history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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
He said he was paid in checks but was then told he wasn’t allowed to cash them, leaving him without enough money to purchase Gatorade or deodorant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
My sister dug through her backpack and took out a bottle of Gatorade, some bug spray, a Lemony Snicket book, and a flashlight.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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