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

Brands including Gatorade and Nike have already inked name, image and likeness endorsement deals with her.

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A two-way star player in high school when he was named Montana’s Gatorade player of the year as a senior, Dissly began his college career as a defensive lineman at Washington before transitioning to tight end.

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At a traffic stop into Running Springs, a resident dropped off a cooler for the Caltrans workers filled with iced tea, Gatorade and bottled water.

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The reigning Gatorade national player of the year is gearing up for her senior year in cross-country and track.

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He was the Gatorade state cross-country runner of the year as a junior.

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