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
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
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
Concrete stairs are cracked with bolts so loose bleacher seats rock back and forth.
From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 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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