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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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
While the roar of stock cars brings in packed grandstands and lucrative TV deals, the reality is that modern racetracks have evolved into year-round businesses with a variety of revenue streams—everything from corporate events and driving experiences to concert venues and rental opportunities.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2023
After a nearly fatal case of COVID-19, Minnesota pianist Nachito Herrera will play a mini-grandstand concert.
—Jon Bream, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
And a tip of the hat to Dr. Phil for creative grandstanding before the cameras during an ICE raid (fourth place, with 8.8 percent).
—airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
His black Lamborghini is parked just outside the concession stand, somehow, up above the grandstands.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
While the roar of stock cars brings in packed grandstands and lucrative TV deals, the reality is that modern racetracks have evolved into year-round businesses with a variety of revenue streams—everything from corporate events and driving experiences to concert venues and rental opportunities.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Grandstand seats start at $2,500; hospitality packages in the main grandstand start at $10,000.
—Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2023
After a nearly fatal case of COVID-19, Minnesota pianist Nachito Herrera will play a mini-grandstand concert.
—Jon Bream, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
Verb
In particular, the General Admission and VIP grandstands facing inwards towards the South Palm circuit provide a panoramic view of about two thirds of the racetrack.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
And a tip of the hat to Dr. Phil for creative grandstanding before the cameras during an ICE raid (fourth place, with 8.8 percent).
—airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandstand. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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