noun

Gatorade

GAY-tuh-rayd

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Gatorade (noun) means a brand-name sports drink designed to replace fluids, sugar, and salts lost through sweat during exercise. Example: “The coach handed out cups of Gatorade at halftime.”

noun

A brand-name sports drink designed to replace fluids, sugar, and salts lost through sweat during exercise.

"The coach handed out cups of Gatorade at halftime."

"He grabbed a bottle of Gatorade after his run."

Loosely, any similar electrolyte sports drink.

"The gym had a cooler stocked with Gatorade and other sports drinks."

How to use Gatorade

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-known brand of sports drink, often used as shorthand for any electrolyte drink.

Common mistake

Technically a trademark, but often used generically for any similar drink, much like "Kleenex" for tissues.

Common pairings

a bottle of Gatorade a Gatorade shower

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Gatorades
Third person singular: Gatorades
Past tense: Gatoraded

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Etymology

Named for the University of Florida "Gators", whose football team the drink was originally developed for in 1965.

· First attested 1965

Class of 1965 Gatorade joined the language around 1965.

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Rhymes for Gatorade

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gatorade” mean?

The word “Gatorade” means a brand-name sports drink designed to replace fluids, sugar, and salts lost through sweat during exercise. In plain terms, a well-known brand of sports drink, often used as shorthand for any electrolyte drink.

How do you pronounce “Gatorade”?

“Gatorade” is pronounced GAY-tuh-rayd (/ˈɡeɪtəɹeɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gatorade” in a sentence?

Here is “Gatorade” used in a sentence: “The coach handed out cups of Gatorade at halftime.”

What part of speech is “Gatorade”?

“Gatorade” is a noun.

Where does the word “Gatorade” come from?

The word “Gatorade” dates back to around 1965. Named for the University of Florida "Gators", whose football team the drink was originally developed for in 1965.

How many meanings does “Gatorade” have?

“Gatorade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brand-name sports drink designed to replace fluids, sugar, and salts lost through sweat during exercise.