Bleacher: meaning, definitions and examples

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bleacher

 

[ หˆbliหtสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports seating

A bleacher is a type of seating that is typically found in sports venues, including stadiums and arenas. These seats are generally arranged in tiers, allowing spectators to have a better view of the action taking place on the field or court. Bleachers are often made from metal or wood and are designed for large groups of people. They are a common sight at high school sporting events, college games, and professional sports.

Synonyms

grandstand, spectator seating, stadium seats.

Examples of usage

  • The bleachers were packed for the championship game.
  • Children were sitting on the bleachers, eager to watch the match.
  • We found seats on the top row of the bleachers.

Translations

Translations of the word "bleacher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arquibancada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅ€เคšเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tribรผne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kursi penonton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trybuna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณๅฎขๅธญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gradin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tribรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋žŒ์„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุฌุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tribรบna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œ‹ๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grada

Etymology

The term 'bleacher' originally comes from the early 19th century, referring to an area where grass and vegetation was bleached by the sun. In the context of sporting events, bleachers started to take shape in the late 1800s, when wooden benches were set up in stadiums for spectators. These structures were often temporary and found near baseball fields, famously known as 'bleachers' due to their position under the sun that caused the wood to weather and bleach. Over time, the design evolved into the tiered seating arrangements we see today, which can accommodate thousands of fans in a more organized fashion. The popularity of bleachers paralleled the rise of professional sports in America, and they became an integral aspect of spectator sports culture. Today, bleachers are not only found in sports venues but also at concerts and other large gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,656, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.