How to Use gridiron in a Sentence

gridiron

noun
Definition of gridironnext
  • The book recounts his many moments of glory on the gridiron.
  • Why should the postmodernists be so drawn to the gridiron?
    — Elif Batuman, The New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Over on the gridiron there was a lot going on in Ohio this weekend.
    — Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati.com, 18 June 2018
  • Do gridiron fans truly love the fact that only a few microseconds of actual action are packed into each hour.
    — Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, 25 June 2018
  • Ishmail Wainright will be the next athlete trying to make the transition from the hardwood to the gridiron.
    — Sam McDowell, kansascity, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Each year, future pro football stars are selected by NFL teams with the promise of years of gridiron glory.
    — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2018
  • On the gridiron, Dr. Cannon was a powerful runner who was also adept at blocking, passing and catching the football.
    — Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 23 May 2018
  • Zach Sheasby was productive enough catching passes on the gridiron last fall to earn the chance to play football at Wisconsin-Platteville.
    — Steve Reaven, chicagotribune.com, 18 May 2018
  • Professional football player Colin Kaepernick continues to make headlines without even putting a cleat on the gridiron.
    — Ellen McGirt, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2018
  • The matchup was the second time the schools have met on the gridiron.
    — J. Daniel Pearson Iii, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Sep. 2019
  • In 1969, the Bengals gave Smith a chance on the gridiron.
    — Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer, 11 July 2020
  • There goes Davis -- back to the gridiron, this time as a coach.
    — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2020
  • And the players were teased and joked about in their time on the gridiron and off.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 May 2024
  • The Eagles and Tigers have not met on the gridiron since 1987.
    — Ernie Suggs, ajc, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Yes, the Pac-12 as a whole has been behind the curve on the gridiron in recent years.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
  • Glen Powell is taking his pigskin from the beaches of San Diego to the gridirons of the South.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
  • This will be the first time Atascocita and Allen meet on the gridiron.
    — Marcus Gutierrez, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2020
  • The Big Ten will be back on the gridiron in late October.
    — oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2020
  • The sports series shifts from the gridiron to the hard court without missing a beat.
    — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021
  • Gear up for the biggest gridiron game of the year with our best football game snacks.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
  • But consider Hodge to be like a point guard on the gridiron.
    — Gabriel Stovall, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2021
  • There was no mention in the press release about when the XFL might return to the gridiron.
    — Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Take a look at who will be in the spotlight at the local schools on the gridiron this season.
    — Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2022
  • James Bond is better known as a fan of golf than gridiron.
    — Clark Collis, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2020
  • After last week’s light schedule, the whole league will be on the gridiron this week.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The plan was for Keystone College to return to the gridiron last fall.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • By the time the Buckeyes and the Wolverines met on the gridiron in 1897, they were primed for ugly combat.
    — Diane Roberts, The New Republic, 6 Nov. 2019
  • That is, only until the Chiefs make their return to the gridiron for the back half of the NFL season.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Pitbull will look to bring his mojo for success to the school as it’s been tough sledding for FIU on the gridiron.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The career move marks his return to the gridiron since his retirement after 23 seasons playing in the NFL.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024

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