noun

bleacher

bleacher, stand, terrace

We sat in the bleachers to watch the game.

We sat in the bleachers to watch the game.

The cheap tickets were for a seat on the bleachers.

The cheap tickets were for a seat on the bleachers.

((in the)) bleachers (plural) tiered benches for spectators We sat in the bleachers.

Synonyms: stand, grandstand, terrace

From 'bleach', because the uncovered wooden boards were 'bleached' by the sun.

Imagine sitting on wooden benches at a sports game that have been bleached white by the sun.

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