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Definition of bleachers

bleachers

/ˈbliːtʃɚz/
bleach · ers
Plural:bleachers
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• noun

1

North American Tiered rows of benches, typically uncovered and without backrests, used by spectators at sports stadiums, gymnasiums, or outdoor events.

Example

"Hundreds of enthusiastic students packed the wooden bleachers to cheer for the home basketball team."

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• Nearby Words

bleach
bleachable
bleacher
bleachers
bleak
bleakly
bleakness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English from the verb 'bleach,' originally referring to uncovered wooden stadium benches that were whitened—along with the spectators sitting on them—by exposure to the sun.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bleachers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bleachers
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