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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Grande has also been attending these games in the bleachers for years. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 The new turf will also extend farther toward the bleachers, Burk said. — Shaun Goodwin june 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026 The bleacher entrance at Waveland and Sheffield Avenues would’ve been a more appropriate place for a welcoming gate. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 His first home run was an opposite-field, three-run shot that landed in the right-field arcade; his second was a majestic 434-foot shot that landed more than halfway up the left-field bleachers. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 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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