bleacher

noun

bleach·​er ˈblē-chər How to pronounce bleacher (audio)
1
: one that bleaches or is used in bleaching
2
: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators
usually used in plural
bleacherite noun

Examples of bleacher in a Sentence

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Kris and Marques were sitting in the bleachers for Shiloh’s high school debut against Sage Hill last month. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 The opening ceremony has been replaced by a private dinner for drivers, and new fan zones with bleacher seating and affordable single-day tickets—starting at $99—have been introduced. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 To keep games fun and comfortable, a bleacher chair is a must-have. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024 By half past two, the bleachers are packed; a helicopter tracks the scene overhead as men and women with earpieces make quickening tours. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bleacher 

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bleacher was in 1550

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“Bleacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bleacher. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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bleacher

noun
bleach·​er ˈblē-chər How to pronounce bleacher (audio)
: a usually open stand of benches arranged like steps for people to watch from (as at a game)
usually used in plural

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