Etymology
Origin of bleacher
1540–50; 1885–90 bleacher for def. 1; bleach + -er 1
Example Sentences
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I used to like bleacher seats but won’t sit there again — way too loud right under the sound system.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025
He said bleacher seats were entirely buried by snow, adding that it was treacherous to travel the mere two blocks to the stadium from where he camped overnight.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024
Additional bleacher and field seating were added for the event, which helped create space for the largest crowd in the 100-year history of Memorial Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023
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
My fingers trace a cut in the wood of the bleacher beside me, over and over.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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