grandstand

== English == === Etymology === From grand +‎ stand. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɹæn(d)stænd/ === Noun === grandstand (plural grandstands) The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers. The audience at a public event. ==== Derived terms ==== grandstand finish ==== Translations ==== === Verb === grandstand (third-person singular simple present grandstands, present participle grandstanding, simple past and past participle grandstanded) (intransitive) To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd. ==== Derived terms ==== grandstander grandstanding grandstand play ==== Translations ==== === See also === play to the gallery