Definition of grandstand Grandstand

/gɹæˈndstæˌnd/ - [grandstand] - grand•stand

We found 7 definitions of grandstand from 3 different sources.

What does grandstand mean?

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Noun Plural: grandstands
grandstand - a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof
		covered stand
		stand a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
grandstand - the audience at a stadium or racetrack
Verb grandstands, grandstanding, grandstood
grandstand - perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause; "She never misses a chance to grandstand"
		perform carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance"
		performing arts arts or skills that require public performance

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grandstand (Noun)
The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
grandstand (Noun)
The audience at a public event.
grandstand (Verb)
To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.

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grandstand, verb, present, 1st person singular of grandstand (infinitive).
grandstand, verb (infinitive).
grandstand, noun, singular of grandstands.

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