bleacher
Describing tiered, typically backless benches used for spectators at sports stadiums or outdoor events. It refers to seating areas that are often inexpensive and exposed to the elements, particularly the sun's whitening effect.
Examples
3 of 5We decided to buy the cheaper bleacher seats for the afternoon baseball game.
We decided to buy the cheaper bleacher seats for the afternoon baseball game.
The facility manager ordered a structural review of the bleacher section following the heavy storm.
The facility manager ordered a structural review of the bleacher section following the heavy storm.
The bleacher crowd is always much rowdier than the people in the expensive boxes.
The bleacher crowd is always much rowdier than the people in the expensive boxes.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the sun 'bleaching' (whitening) the wooden benches because they have no roof over them. That's why they are called bleacher seats.
Quick Quiz
The fans preferred the ____ section because it was closer to the outfield and much cheaper.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
We decided to buy the cheaper bleacher seats for the afternoon baseball game.
everydayWe decided to buy the cheaper bleacher seats for the afternoon baseball game.
The facility manager ordered a structural review of the bleacher section following the heavy storm.
formalThe facility manager ordered a structural review of the bleacher section following the heavy storm.
The bleacher crowd is always much rowdier than the people in the expensive boxes.
informalThe bleacher crowd is always much rowdier than the people in the expensive boxes.
Sociological analysis suggests that bleacher seating fosters a different type of community interaction than assigned theater chairs.
academicSociological analysis suggests that bleacher seating fosters a different type of community interaction than assigned theater chairs.
The marketing team suggested placing advertisements on the bleacher railings to maximize brand visibility.
businessThe marketing team suggested placing advertisements on the bleacher railings to maximize brand visibility.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
from the bleachers
from the bleachers
bleacher creatures
bleacher creatures
sitting in the bleachers
sitting in the bleachers
Often Confused With
Bleaching is the chemical process of whitening, whereas bleacher describes the specific type of sports seating.
Usage Notes
While 'bleachers' is most commonly used as a plural noun, 'bleacher' is used as an adjective (attributive noun) to modify nouns like 'seats' or 'section'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'bleach' when they mean 'bleacher' to describe the seats, but 'bleach' is the chemical or the action of whitening.
Memory Tip
Think of the sun 'bleaching' (whitening) the wooden benches because they have no roof over them. That's why they are called bleacher seats.
Word Origin
Originates from the verb 'bleach', because the uncovered wooden benches at baseball parks were whitened by the sun.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In North American sports, sitting in the bleachers is associated with being a 'true' or 'hardcore' fan, often implying a less expensive, more energetic atmosphere.
Quick Quiz
The fans preferred the ____ section because it was closer to the outfield and much cheaper.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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