Word
grandstand
Phoneticsgrand·stand, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹændˌstænd/
UK/ɡɹˈændstænd/
Definition
n. a large stand with seats for people to watch a performance or a sports event. It is often located in the middle of a field or arena.
n. a large, tiered seating area for spectators, typically located in the central part of a sports field or theatre.
Examples
“The fans sat in the grandstand to watch the race.”
“The stadium was built with a massive grandstand to accommodate the thousands of fans expected for the championship game.”
“The architect designed the grandstand to provide an unobstructed view of the track while also serving as a focal point for the entire complex.”
Examples
simple
“The fans sat in the grandstand to watch the race.”
contextual
“The stadium was built with a massive grandstand to accommodate the thousands of fans expected for the championship game.”
complex
“The architect designed the grandstand to provide an unobstructed view of the track while also serving as a focal point for the entire complex.”
Real-World Examples
“Image caption, Spectators inside a grandstand watch the action through the Lesmos corners in 1962.” “But even with Overmono’s anthemic, big-room sound, their grandstanding rave melodies, skippy drums and sweet, chopped-up garage vocals, translating the intimacy of the club to the big outdoor stage is tricky.” Etymology
From grand + stand.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. grandstand play
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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