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: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators
—usually used in plural
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Black people had been restricted to the bleachers.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Last year, wooden bleachers were replaced with aluminum stands, for example.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Attendees with bleacher seat or VIP tickets are the only tiers with direct field viewing access.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Even tackle football players attend games, shouting out the leverages and coverages of opponents from the bleachers.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Last year, wooden bleachers were replaced with aluminum stands, for example.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Attendees with bleacher seat or VIP tickets are the only tiers with direct field viewing access.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Even tackle football players attend games, shouting out the leverages and coverages of opponents from the bleachers.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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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
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