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

The government has converted hundreds of public schools into shelters and pitched tents for displaced families beneath the bleachers of the city's main sports stadium. —ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026

Instead, the club will once again use temporary bleachers for fans attending camp practices. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

The arena seats just over 1,000 people and is fitted with retractable bleachers that may remind some of a high school gym. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026

Getting his first opening-day start with the Cubs made Thursday’s pregame journey to the home bullpen under the left-field bleachers extra special. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

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