grandstand

Word parts

grand + stand

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɡrændˌstænd/

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Noun

Singular grandstand

Plural grandstands

1. (countable) The grandstand is the area where people seat at a stadium or arena.
   • Synonym: bleachers
2. (countable) The grandstand is the audience at a public event.

Verb

Plain form grandstand

Third-person singular grandstands

Past tense grandstanded

Past participle grandstanded

Present participle grandstanding

1. (intransitive) If people grandstand, they behave dramatically to impress an audience.