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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
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Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the sun 'bleaching' (whitening) the wooden benches because they have no roof over them. That's why they are called bleacher seats.
Quiz rápido
The fans preferred the ____ section because it was closer to the outfield and much cheaper.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
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Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
from the bleachers
from the bleachers
bleacher creatures
bleacher creatures
sitting in the bleachers
sitting in the bleachers
Frequentemente confundido com
Bleaching is the chemical process of whitening, whereas bleacher describes the specific type of sports seating.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'bleach' when they mean 'bleacher' to describe the seats, but 'bleach' is the chemical or the action of whitening.
Dica de memorização
Think of the sun 'bleaching' (whitening) the wooden benches because they have no roof over them. That's why they are called bleacher seats.
Origem da palavra
Originates from the verb 'bleach', because the uncovered wooden benches at baseball parks were whitened by the sun.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
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.
Quiz rápido
The fans preferred the ____ section because it was closer to the outfield and much cheaper.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
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