bleacher
noun
bleach·er ˈblē-chər 
1
: one that bleaches or is used in bleaching
2
: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators —usually used in plural
bleacherite
ˈblē-chə-ˌrīt
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Taking into account several sections of empty seats that would have resulted in obstructed views (as well as the empty bleacher seating, behind the centerfield stage), the show was essentially a sell-out. 
James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Local sculptor David Demming was commissioned by the club to craft a replica bronze drum affixed to Adams’ bleacher seat bench that will reside in the monument park behind the center field wall at the ballpark. Joe Noga, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 The facility seats 3,000 (expandable to 3,500 with bleacher seating) and is named for Gwynn, the former SDSU standout and seven-time National League batting champion of the Padres, who is scheduled to attend the ceremony. San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2022 Among the latest renovations is the removal of 6,000 bleacher seats in the south end zone and replacing them with 2,300 premium seats. Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2022 The Orange Board of Education has approved the purchase of security cameras for three district buildings, as well as the installation of home-side bleacher rails at the Orange High School stadium. cleveland, 27 June 2022 Pederson hopes, however, that the bleacher crowd handles itself appropriately when the Reds arrive in town Friday, even though Cincinnati outfielder Tommy Pham — he of last month’s Slap Flap — is unlikely to be a popular figure among Giants fans. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 June 2022 From there, the group took Divvy bikes to Wrigley for the game, where Epstein was photographed lounging in the bleacher baskets. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2022 Pooch passes are available for $5 while bleacher and lawn tickets for human fans are $8. Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 June 2022 See More
James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 Local sculptor David Demming was commissioned by the club to craft a replica bronze drum affixed to Adams’ bleacher seat bench that will reside in the monument park behind the center field wall at the ballpark. Joe Noga, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 The facility seats 3,000 (expandable to 3,500 with bleacher seating) and is named for Gwynn, the former SDSU standout and seven-time National League batting champion of the Padres, who is scheduled to attend the ceremony. San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2022 Among the latest renovations is the removal of 6,000 bleacher seats in the south end zone and replacing them with 2,300 premium seats. Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2022 The Orange Board of Education has approved the purchase of security cameras for three district buildings, as well as the installation of home-side bleacher rails at the Orange High School stadium. cleveland, 27 June 2022 Pederson hopes, however, that the bleacher crowd handles itself appropriately when the Reds arrive in town Friday, even though Cincinnati outfielder Tommy Pham — he of last month’s Slap Flap — is unlikely to be a popular figure among Giants fans. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 June 2022 From there, the group took Divvy bikes to Wrigley for the game, where Epstein was photographed lounging in the bleacher baskets. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2022 Pooch passes are available for $5 while bleacher and lawn tickets for human fans are $8. Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
bleacher
noun
bleach·er ˈblē-chər
: one of a set of open seats arranged like steps for people to sit on while watching a game or performance —usually used in pl.