bleacher

American

[blee-cher] / ˈbli tʃər /

noun

Usually bleachers. a typically roofless section of inexpensive and unreserved seats in tiers, especially at an open-air athletic stadium.
a person or thing that bleaches.
a container, as a vat or tank, used in bleaching.

Etymology

Origin of bleacher

1540–50; 1885–90 bleacher for def. 1; bleach + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Fans were ready to leap into the bleacher aisles as he elevated above a group of Washington Prep players.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2024

The team recently unveiled a new logo for the Dawg Pound - the team’s notorious bleacher section - that was voted on by fans.

From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Someone from the bleacher seats shouted, “Don’t go!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2023

Per a search of Seat Geek, general admissions bleacher seats could be purchased for $30 each.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

Sitting, Coach relaxes with his hands behind his head, his back resting on a bleacher.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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