1. a large structure with rows of seats for spectators at a sports event or other outdoor event

1. to behave in a showy way to impress people or gain attention
Usage: informal

Examples

• The baseball grandstand was packed with cheering fans.
• We had great seats in the grandstand overlooking the racetrack.
• The old grandstand at the fairgrounds needed major repairs.
• Don’t grandstand during the meeting just to look important.
• The politician was accused of grandstanding for the cameras.
• She tends to grandstand whenever reporters are present.