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: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators
—usually used in plural
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In his free time, Ciarán enjoys playing soccer in his local amateur league and cheering on his three sons from the sidelines (his daughter would rather sit with him in the bleachers).
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Ciarán McArdle, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The stabbing occurred under the Memorial High School tent in the stadium bleachers at approximately 10 a.m. on April 2, according to the arrest report.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Tucker blasted his first home run at Wrigley Field into right-field bleachers Sunday.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
After taking two four-seam fastballs for balls, Miranda reached down to get a 78 mph curveball and sent it into the left field bleachers.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
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Ciarán McArdle, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The stabbing occurred under the Memorial High School tent in the stadium bleachers at approximately 10 a.m. on April 2, according to the arrest report.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Tucker blasted his first home run at Wrigley Field into right-field bleachers Sunday.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
After taking two four-seam fastballs for balls, Miranda reached down to get a 78 mph curveball and sent it into the left field bleachers.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Bleacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bleacher. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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bleacher
noun
bleach·er
ˈblē-chər 
: a usually open stand of benches arranged like steps for people to watch from (as at a game)
—usually used in plural
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