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- [gran-stand, grand-]
- /ˈgrænˌstænd, ˈgrænd-/
- /ˈɡræn.stænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gran-stand, grand-]
- /ˈgrænˌstænd, ˈgrænd-/
Definitions of grandstand word
- noun grandstand the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats. 1
- noun grandstand the people sitting in these seats. 1
- verb without object grandstand to conduct oneself or perform showily or ostentatiously in an attempt to impress onlookers: The senator doesn't hesitate to grandstand if it makes her point. 1
- adjective grandstand situated in a grandstand: grandstand seats. 1
- adjective grandstand having a vantage point resembling that of a grandstand: From our office windows on the third floor, we had a grandstand view of the parade. 1
- adjective grandstand intended to impress an onlooker or onlookers: a grandstand catch. 1
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Origin of grandstand
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; grand + stand
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Parts of speech for Grandstand
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grandstand popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grandstand
verb grandstand
- prance — to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.
- strut — to walk with a vain, pompous bearing, as with head erect and chest thrown out, as if expecting to impress observers.
- swagger — to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air.
- parade — a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
- showboat — a boat, especially a paddle-wheel steamer, used as a traveling theater.
adjective grandstand
noun grandstand
- gantry — a framework spanning a railroad track or tracks for displaying signals.
- stand — (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
- amphitheater — An amphitheater is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upward. Amphitheaters were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays.
- bleachers — The bleachers are a part of an outdoor sports stadium, or the seats in that area, which are usually uncovered and are the least expensive place where people can sit.
- expo — A large exhibition.
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