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 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

Every seat is a chair with armrests and a cupholder, with no bleachers in the stadium. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Also concrete put in behind the softball bleachers to prevent weeds from growing will need to be replaced along with dugouts and a concession stand that was built in 2014. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

The performance started atop bleachers and ended on the field, with the pair surrounded by an ensemble of dancers that included the cheerleaders for the Dallas Cowboys. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2026

Sixty or so people formed a desultory circle in front of the birds or slumped on bleachers hung with a banner that read the world is watching. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 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