Grandstand

Pronunciation

Full definition of grandstand

Noun

1. The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
2. The audience at a public event.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.Many politicians prefer to grandstand on hot-button issues rather than enact tough policy changes.

Related terms

• grandstand play