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
ˈblē-chə-ˌrīt How to pronounce bleacher (audio)
noun

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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 See All Example Sentences for bleacher

Word History

Etymology

bleach entry 1 + -er entry 2

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

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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