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

Examples of bleacher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Residents sit on the concrete bleachers watching teams play. Sam Lubell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024 Then there's the true-to-life nostalgic musings of romantic naivety at fifteen and unrequited love looming on the high school bleachers. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024 Cheer zones For those who want to cheer on their friends or loved ones, Ruiz urges fans to arrive early and sit on the bleachers near the finish or stand and cheer along the route. Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024 Some plopped down on the metal bleachers and jumped to their feet when the team made a play. Alanis Thames, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024 The Red Sox keep building out their outfield bleachers and the area around the ballpark — which is technically part of it now. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024 She was dressed up for the prom, swimming in a lake in Colorado, cheering in the bleachers for her Georgia Bulldogs. Thomas Lake, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 Kansas City has won nine of those previous dozen regular-season and playoff games. Kelce, a magnetic force of a tight end, has played some of his best football with Swift captaining cheers from up in the bleachers. David K. Li, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2024 While that may be a badge of honor on the mound, that grimy peak may not look as good in the bleachers. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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