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

Everything on the premises radiates with July heat, from the bleachers surrounding the course to the DIY rig near the ticketbooth inveigling passersby to pull a string that sends a gout of fire into the air. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

Bichette led off the third with a first-pitch shot into the bleachers in left-center. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Volunteers painted and repaired bleachers, replaced the chain-link fence in the outfield with a wooden one and painted the dugouts. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Now comes the arrival of her freshman sister, Cinzia, which means fans in the bleachers might want to start designing and creating signs to wave each time one or the other scores a touchdown or makes a basket. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 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