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

Horton allowed a home run on the second pitch of the game when New York’s leadoff hitter, Francisco Lindor, drilled a 97 mph fastball into the bleachers. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

Every football field needs extra room around it for a snack stand and bleachers. —Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

Thousands stomped in the bleachers, creating rumbling waves of adoration. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025

His lightning guitar work — alongside a mandolinist, fiddler, upright-bassist and banjo player who are not too shabby on their respective strings themselves — delivered a rollicking half-hour that gave the fans in the bleachers plenty to dance to. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 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