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grandstand

UK
/ˈɡræn.stænd/
US
/ˈɡræn.stænd/

Translations

grandstandnoun
grandstands
pl
UK
/ˈɡræn.stænd/
US
/ˈɡræn.stænd/
The fans filled the grandstand to watch the championship game.
Les supporters ont rempli la tribune pour regarder le match de championnat.
Additional translations
publicAu sens figuré, pour désigner les spectateurs ou l’auditoire.
Synonyms
stands
spectator area
viewing platform
arena
bleachers
grandstandverb
grandstanded
Past Simple
grandstanded
Past Participle
grandstanding
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡræn(d)stænd/
US
/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstænd/
se donner en spectacleSens figuré : chercher à attirer l’attention ou les applaudissements.
The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate to win over the audience.
Le politicien a été accusé de se donner en spectacle pendant le débat pour rallier le public.
Synonyms
strut
display
boast
preen
show off
grandstandadjective
more grandstand
Comp.
most grandstand
Super.
UK
/ˈɡræn(d)stænd/
US
/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstænd/
Used attributively to describe something intended to impress or attract attention.
tapageurSens figuré : destiné à impressionner le public.
The candidate's grandstand promises failed to address the real issues.
Les promesses tapageuses du candidat n’ont pas abordé les vrais problèmes.
Additional translations
de tribunePour ce qui est lié à la tribune d’un stade ou à ses places.
Synonyms
exhibitionistic
showy
attention-seeking
performative
theatrical
ostentatious
splashy
demonstrative
publicity-seeking
headline-grabbing
sensational
dramatic
flamboyant
flashy

Definitions

grandstandnoun
A large and usually permanent structure with tiers of seats for spectators at a sporting event or other public performance.
The fans filled the grandstand to watch the championship game.
The main seating area in a stadium or arena, often covered, where the most important or highest-paying spectators sit.
The VIPs were seated in the grandstand to get the best view of the concert.
The spectators or audience considered collectively.
His fiery speech was delivered for the grandstand, not for serious debate.
grandstandverb
To perform or act in a way that seeks to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the public.
The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate to win over the audience.
grandstandadjective
Intended to impress spectators or the public; showy or ostentatious.
The candidate's grandstand promises failed to address the real issues.
Of or relating to a grandstand or its seating area.
Grandstand tickets for the parade sold out quickly.
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