bleacher

noun

bleach·​er ˈblē-chər 

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

ˈblē-chə-ˌrīt 

noun

Examples of bleacher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this scene, a crash causes numerous cars to go careening into the bleachers, killing people on impact and causing a stampede. —Keith Langston, People.com, 18 May 2025

Horton navigated the situation after Miguel Vargas launched a 3-2 pitch into the left-field bleachers for a two-out, two-run homer in the first inning. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 May 2025

Nunez’s not-so-subtle jab at Soto was among the milder protests in Yankee Stadium’s raucous right-field bleachers. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025

Chicago White Sox left fielder Tony Phillips punched a heckling Brewers fan outside the left-field bleachers in Milwaukee. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

bleach entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bleacher

• creature
• feature
• preacher
• reacher
• teacher
• schoolteacher

Kids Definition

bleacher

noun

bleach·​er ˈblē-chər 

: a usually open stand of benches arranged like steps for people to watch from (as at a game)

—usually used in plural