the stands

plural noun

: the rows of seats in a stadium that people sit in when they are watching a sports event, concert, etc.
The ball was hit into the stands.

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Philippine flags decorated the stands throughout Sunday’s rain-interrupted session and remained visible Monday, with the lower bowl filled for the resumption. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 For now, Swift will be on the stands supporting Kelce, and reports indicate that comes with its own kind of pressure. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Aug. 2026 Many parents were surprised to learn some competitors were only 10 or 12 years old, making the sport feel more attainable for the children watching from the stands. — Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 The family was photographed arriving to the stadium, and in the stands for the netball semi-finals. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the stands

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“The stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stands. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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