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grandstand

/ˈɡɹæn(d)stænd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.89 in modern English

Syllables
grand-stand
IPA
/ˈɡɹæn(d)stænd/
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.

noun

The audience at a public event.

verb

To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From grand + stand.

Usage

Inflected Forms

grandstands (plural) grandstands (present, singular) grandstanding (participle, present) grandstanded (participle, past) grandstanded (past)

Derived Forms

grandstander grandstanding

Phrases

grandstand finish grandstand play play to the gallery

Frequently Paired Words

play to the gallery

Synonyms

showboat covered stand

Rhymes With

bandstand handstand

Questions

How do you pronounce grandstand?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹæn(d)stænd/.
What does grandstand mean?
The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
Where does grandstand come from?
From grand + stand.

How to pronounce grandstand

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