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

Outside, two animal enrichment patios include bleacher seating with enclosures to keep larger animals like horses during an outdoor presentation. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025

At the bottom of the second inning of the game, Cubs rookie Moisés Ballesteros hit his first career home run into the left-field bleachers — towards Rizzo, per ESPN and The Athletic. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025

Noel followed with an unforgettable missile to the left-field bleachers to resuscitate the Guardians with two outs in the ninth. —Zack Meisel, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

Rizzo then went out to the left-field bleachers to enjoy the game and became a part of the action. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 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