Etymology
Origin of bleacher
1540–50; 1885–90 bleacher for def. 1; bleach + -er 1
Example Sentences
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I loved this piece not because of what the fan lost, but because of what he gained in the ensuing comfort and support of the usually cantankerous Dodger bleacher bums.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 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 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
When we finished, we walked back toward the locker room, and I saw that the So-Called Gym Teacher had left his clipboard and the slips of paper on the bleacher.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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