Grandstand Definition & Meaning

grandstand
noun
  1. the audience at a stadium or racetrack
  2. a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof
verb
  1. perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause; "She never misses a chance to grandstand"

"Grandstand" in song lyrics

See how grandstand is used in real songs:

  • "Not a grandstand"
    Sweet Tee — Work Out
  • "hsbc celebration of light grandstand"
    AOL — AOL
  • "reading fairgrounds grandstand"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "grandstand"

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