bleachers
Translation
bleachers, terracing
Examples
We sat in the bleachers at the baseball game.
We sat in the bleachers at the baseball game.
The high school gym has new bleachers.
The high school gym has new bleachers.
Grammar Patterns
sit in the ((bleachers)) to sit in the bleachers We sat in the bleachers for the game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stands, grandstand, terraces (UK)
Etymology
From 'bleach', because the uncovered wooden planks were bleached by the sun.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sun 'bleaching' the cheap, wooden seats at an outdoor stadium.