Gridiron Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡɹɪˌdaɪɝn

GRID-eye-ern

UK

ɡɹˈɪdaɪən

gri-DYE-un

Definition

A 'gridiron' is a field marked for American football or Canadian football, featuring a pattern of lines. It can also mean a metal grill used for cooking food over fire.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in North America when talking about American football ('on the gridiron'). Rarely used for 'grill' except in older or formal texts. Not used for soccer. Distinct from 'griddle' (flat pan).

• Spanish: campo de fútbol americano - parrilla (cocina)
• Portuguese (BR): campo de futebol americano - grelha (cozinha)
• Portuguese (PT): campo de futebol americano - grelha (de cozinha)
• Chinese (Simplified): 美式橄榄球场 - 烤架
• Chinese (Traditional): 美式橄欖球場 - 烤架
• Hindi: अमेरिकी फुटबॉल का मैदान - ग्रिल (भोजन पकाने के लिए)
• Arabic: ملعب كرة القدم الأمريكية - شواية (مطبخ)
• Bengali: আমেরিকান ফুটবল মাঠ - গ্রিল (খাবার রান্নার জন্য)
• Russian: футбольное поле (американский футбол) - решётка (для гриля)
• Japanese: グリダイロン（アメリカンフットボールのフィールド） - 焼き網
• Vietnamese: sân bóng bầu dục Mỹ - vỉ nướng
• Korean: 그리더런 (미식축구 경기장) - 석쇠
• Turkish: Amerikan futbol sahası - ızgara (yemek pişirmek için)
• Urdu: گرڈآئرن (امریکی فٹبال کا میدان) - جالی دار گرل
• Indonesian: sân bóng bầu dục Mỹ - vỉ nướng

Example Sentences

The teams met on the gridiron for the final game.

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He cooked steaks on a gridiron over an open fire.

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A traditional gridiron has parallel metal bars for cooking food.

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He's a legend on the gridiron, known for his record-breaking runs.

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Rain turned the gridiron into a muddy mess last night.

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They gathered around the gridiron, grilling burgers and sharing stories.

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