grandstand
1 synonym for grandstand, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The main covered seating area at a stadium, racetrack, or arena.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
covered stand
How to use grandstand
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seats in the grandstand
grandstanding politician
grandstand play
The verb sense is often critical, implying the behavior is more about image than substance.
Etymology
A compound of "grand" and "stand," originally describing the main seating stand at a racecourse.
Full origin of grandstand →Frequently asked questions
What does “grandstand” mean?
The word “grandstand” means the main covered seating area at a stadium, racetrack, or arena. In plain terms, as a noun, the main seating area at a sports venue; as a verb, to show off for an audience rather than act sincerely.
How do you pronounce “grandstand”?
“Grandstand” is pronounced GRANS-tand (/ˈɡɹæn(d)stænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “grandstand” in a sentence?
Here is “grandstand” used in a sentence: “They had tickets in the grandstand, right above the finish line.”
What part of speech is “grandstand”?
Depending on how it is used, “grandstand” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “grandstand” have?
“Grandstand” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the main covered seating area at a stadium, racetrack, or arena.
