grandstand
/ˈɡɹæn(d)stænd/
Etymology
From grand + stand.
grandstand means The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 70 out of 100.
noun
- The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
- The audience at a public event.
verb
- To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.“Many politicians prefer to grandstand on hot-button issues rather than enact tough policy changes.”