grandstand — a large covered structure with tiers of seats for spectators at sporting events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large covered structure with tiers of seats for spectators at sporting events
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrændstænd/
Korean meaning: 관중석, 경기장 관람석
Korean pronunciation: **그랜**드스탠드
Example Sentences
- My dad always sits in the grandstand because he says it gives him the best view of his son striking out.
- Stop grandstanding and actually help us solve this problem.
- The CEO was clearly grandstanding when he announced his 'revolutionary' idea that everyone had suggested months ago.
grandstand
NOUN//ˈɡrændstænd//
a large covered structure with tiers of seats for spectators at sporting events
Excited fans fill every tier of the massive grandstand structure
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From the grandstand he makes his demand, but players struggle to understand!
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Origin
From the combination of 'grand' (from Old French 'grand' meaning large or great) and 'stand' (from Old English 'standan' meaning to be in an upright position). The term emerged in the 19th century to describe large, impressive seating structures at sporting venues.
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“My dad always sits in the grandstand because he says it gives him the best view of his son striking out.”
“Stop grandstanding and actually help us solve this problem.”
“The CEO was clearly grandstanding when he announced his 'revolutionary' idea that everyone had suggested months ago.”
“From the grandstand, we could see the entire racetrack clearly.”
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