grand·stand
ˈgran(d)-ˌstand 
1
: a usually roofed stand for spectators at a racecourse or stadium
2
: audience
: done for show or to impress onlookers
grandstanded; grandstanding; grandstands
: to play or act so as to impress onlookers
Examples of grandstand in a Sentence
Adjective
The outfielder made a grandstand play out of what should have been a routine catch.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The grandstands and the hospitality tents will be full again.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
As a result, Congress spends more time grandstanding, fundraising, and protecting its own interests than solving real problems—and the American people see little improvement in their daily lives.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Plans for the east building call for a dive grandstand, retail shop and cafe, elevated promenade, dryland training and teaching pool.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The grandstands and the hospitality tents will be full again.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
And shame on San Diego Councilmember Marni von Wilpert for politically grandstanding and inserting herself into another city’s business.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
As a result, Congress spends more time grandstanding, fundraising, and protecting its own interests than solving real problems—and the American people see little improvement in their daily lives.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandstand. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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