Definition of grandstand
1 : a usually roofed stand for spectators at a racecourse or stadium
2 : audience
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CROWD FRIENDLY: There are 14,000 seats in grandstands spread across the course, including the huge ones framing the 18th green.
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Other highlights of this year's fair: * Beer garden - The fair is opening a beer garden at the north end of the grandstand.
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But in the end, Truex indeed was spewing victory burnout smoke over the grandstands at Kentucky Speedway.
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That finish fired up her supporters in the grandstands.
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Flannery said that an old grandstand has been razed and that there is ample room for the new facility and also for the stabling and training activities to co-exist.
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Talent show, King & Queen contest, midway and rides, exhibit hall, livestock judging, grandstand shows, food and more.
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And then Friday, a 94-year-old man at the tournament for the first time stopped breathing while in a grandstand on the sixth hole and died of what Washington County officials said appeared to be natural causes.
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Regular ticket prices vary — from $24 each in the grandstands to $94 each near the front of the stage.
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First Known Use of grandstand
1754
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Definition of grandstand
: done for show or to impress onlookers
Examples of grandstand in a Sentence
The outfielder made a grandstand play out of what should have been a routine catch.
First Known Use of grandstand
1883
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Definition of grandstand
intransitive verb
: to play or act so as to impress onlookers
grandstander
nounRecent Examples of grandstand from the Web
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Every day, members of the LGBTQ community actively engage in acts of exclusivity while simultaneously grandstanding about how everyone is already and should feel included.
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By grandstanding and politicizing the investigation into Russia's actions, James Comey created unnecessary pressure on our ability to engage and negotiate with Russia.
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First Known Use of grandstand
1915
GRANDSTAND Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of grandstand for English Language Learners
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: a usually roofed structure with seats for people to sit on while they are watching a race or sporting event
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Definition of grandstand for English Language Learners
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: done in a way that is intended to impress the people who are watching
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Definition of grandstand for English Language Learners
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: to behave or speak in a way that is intended to impress people and to get public approval
GRANDSTAND Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of grandstand for Students
: a usually roofed structure at a racecourse or stadium for spectators
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