Gridiron

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪdˌaɪərn/

Definitions of gridiron

noun a football field

Example Sentences

A1 The players lined up on the gridiron ready to start the game.

A2 The gridiron was marked with white lines to show the boundaries of the field.

B1 The gridiron is where American football games are played.

B2 The team practiced their plays on the gridiron before the big game.

C1 The gridiron was in pristine condition for the championship match.

C2 The gridiron was packed with fans cheering on their favorite team.

Examples of gridiron in a Sentence

formal The players lined up on the gridiron, ready for the kickoff.

informal We're gonna watch some football on the gridiron this weekend.

slang I love watching the boys battle it out on the gridiron.

figurative The political debate turned into a heated battle on the gridiron of public opinion.

Grammatical Forms of gridiron

• plural: gridirons
• comparative: more gridiron
• superlative: most gridiron
• present tense: gridirons
• future tense: will gridiron
• perfect tense: have gridironed
• continuous tense: is gridironing
• singular: gridiron
• positive degree: gridiron
• infinitive: to gridiron
• gerund: gridironing
• participle: gridironed

Origin and Evolution of gridiron

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gridiron' originated from the Middle English word 'gredire' which meant a griddle or gridiron used for cooking over a fire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gridiron' evolved to also refer to a field for American football or a metal framework used for grilling food.