Gridirons

/ˈɡrɪd.aɪ.ɚnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gridiron; multiple cooking utensils with parallel bars, or multiple football fields.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'gridiron' with the standard '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

The term 'gridirons' is now almost exclusively used to refer to football fields, especially when talking about multiple stadiums or the general infrastructure of the sport—the original cooking meaning is almost completely forgotten.

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