Kool-Aid

Definition

A sweetened powdered drink mix that dissolves in water to create a flavored beverage; iconic for bright artificial colors and flavors like cherry, grape, and tropical punch, popular with children.

Example Usage

We made a big pitcher of Kool-Aid for the kids to drink after playing outside.

Origin

Developed in 1927 by Edwin Perkins in Hastings, Nebraska; named 'Kool-Aid' as a marketing term suggesting coolness and refreshment.

Fun Fact

The phrase 'drinking the Kool-Aid' entered cultural vocabulary as a metaphor for blind allegiance, referencing the 1978 Jonestown tragedy.

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