bleachers
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) a tier of seats in a sports stadium, etc, that are unroofed and inexpensive
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the people occupying such seats
Explanation
Bleachers are raised seating, usually for sporting events, that's arranged in tiers. Your favorite way to spend a Friday evening might be sitting in the bleachers and cheering for a high school football team. Bleachers are a set of benches made of wood or metal, used for inexpensive seating in gyms or beside sports fields. Students sometimes sit in the bleachers for a pep rally or speech, and soccer fans might gather before a game, choosing spots in the bleachers that give them a good view of the field. Since the late 19th century, bleachers has been used in the US, inspired by their typical wooden seats, bleached by the sun.
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Example Sentences
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You sit in the bleachers or walk the sidelines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
People familiar with the plans for the Pasadena complex say that Olympic diving fans will be seated in bleachers that will be erected atop the “competition” pool, which sits closest to the parking lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
McGinn and his goggles have gone worldwide in recent days, with his name ringing out on the streets of Boston and on the Fenway Park bleachers.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
A few families in the stands, if there were bleachers at all.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
But nobody said anything, so we sat up in the bleachers and watched the guys play.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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