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
Someone from the bleacher seats shouted, “Don’t go!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2023
Concrete stairs are cracked with bolts so loose bleacher seats rock back and forth.
From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2023
Nominees often make the bleacher one of their first stops to shake hands and pose for selfies.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2023
Suddenly, someone slides in next to me on the bleacher.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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