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
The picture was not so sharply focused from the bleacher seats.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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 Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 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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