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

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The stabbing occurred under the Memorial High School tent in the stadium bleachers, according to the arrest report. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 June 2025 Chicago Tribune After three pitches Saturday, Mariners starter Emerson Hancock already had given up Happ’s leadoff homer into the left-field bleachers, followed by Tucker’s into the right-field seats to set the tone. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 Camping umbrellas are perfect for toting to the beach or the sidelines thanks to their typically compact carrying cases and universal clamps that can be easily secured to golf bags, beach chairs, or even bleachers. Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 21 June 2025 And also, in the early years, the Latinos used to come to the bleachers and the top deck. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 20 June 2025 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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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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