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
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A two-time Gatorade girls’ national soccer player of the year, Maddie DiMaria scored 24 times in 23 appearances with the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
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
He also was named the Gatorade state player of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 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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