bleacher

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

bleacherite

2 of 2

noun (2)

bleach·​er·​ite ˈblē-chə-ˌrīt 

plural -s

: one seated in the bleachers

Examples of bleacher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The New York Knicks are now just one win away from their first NBA Finals championship since 1973, and nobody was more excited to witness their historic victory than their famous fans who lined the bleachers at MSG. —Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Police said Metcalf, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School, was stabbed during an altercation under his school's tent in the stadium bleachers. —Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 11 June 2026

When practice concluded, the Dutch team walked over to the bleachers to applaud and thank the fans for their support before taking photos and signing autographs. —Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

On a 3-2 count with two outs in the frame and a runner on first base, Ohtani launched a ball toward the left-field bleachers, sending Reynolds to the warning track. —Michael Guise, CBS News, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

bleach entry 1 + -er entry 2

Noun (2)

bleacher + -ite

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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