grandstand
Show off theatrically
A grandstand is a large, often covered seating structure for spectators at stadiums, racetracks, and fairgrounds, typically with tiered rows facing the action.
To grandstand is to perform or speak in a way calculated to impress an audience rather than achieve substance: The senator was grandstanding for the cameras.
The adjective grandstand describes showy plays or catches made with flair: a grandstand catch in center field.
Course for competitive speed
- fairgroundsExhibition and amusement venue
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
- ballparkSports venue or estimate
speedway · rodeo · polo · cricket · baseball · horse racing · motorsport · county fair
Open-air spectator benches
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- girdersHorizontal structural supports
- trussesTriangulated load-bearing frames
risers · platform · supports · cantilever · roof · canopy · steel · beams
Large public gathering
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- onlookersPeople observing an event
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
watching · viewing · roaring · waving · booing · chanting · applause · excitement
One who flaunts abilities
- hotdoggingFlashy, attention-seeking performance
- posturingInsincere behavior for effect
- preeningGrooming with vanity
- attention-seekingCraving others' focus
hamming · mugging · theatrics · bravado · swagger · peacocking · self-promotion · showing off
Open-air spectator benches
- benchesMulti-person seats or sidelines
- rowsSide-by-side sequences
- tieredHaving multiple levels
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
box seats · capacity · reserved · general admission · front row · back row · upper deck · lower deck
racetrack
Course for competitive speed
- fairgroundsExhibition and amusement venue
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
ballpark · speedway · rodeo · polo · cricket · baseball · horse racing · motorsport · county fair · parade ground
bleachers
Open-air spectator benches
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- girdersHorizontal structural supports
trusses · risers · platform · supports · cantilever · roof · canopy · steel · beams · columns
crowd
Large public gathering
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- onlookersPeople observing an event
cheering · watching · viewing · roaring · waving · booing · chanting · applause · excitement · anticipation
showoff
One who flaunts abilities
- hotdoggingFlashy, attention-seeking performance
- posturingInsincere behavior for effect
- preeningGrooming with vanity
attention-seeking · hamming · mugging · theatrics · bravado · swagger · peacocking · self-promotion · showing off · performance
bleachers
Open-air spectator benches
gallery · box seats · capacity · reserved · general admission · front row · back row · upper deck · lower deck · sections
- racetrackpit lane, starting line, starting gate, finish line, starting grid
- platformspodium, Windows, stage, Linux, platform
- parade ground featuresflagpole
- Auto Racingrace cars, racetrack, race driver, pit stop, racing teams
- horse racingthoroughbred, horse racing, racehorse, flat race, horses
- audiencesviewers, listeners, spectators, watchers, live audience
grandstandunderstate
Express with restraint
downplay · keep a low profile · fly under the radar · hold back
grandstandbleachers
Open-air spectator benches
nosebleed seats · standing room · back row · cheap seats · obstructed view
- grandstand playOstentatious attention-seeking act
grandstander, grandstands, grandstanding, grandstanded, grandstanders