bleachers
UK: ˈbliːtʃəz | US: ˈbliːtʃərz
n. (often plural) Tiered rows of benches or seats, typically in a sports stadium, providing elevated viewing for spectators.
The word "bleachers" originates from early 20th-century American English, referring to uncovered wooden seating in stadiums that would weather and turn pale ("bleach") under sun exposure. The suffix "-ers" pluralizes the term, emphasizing its collective use for seating areas. The logic ties the visual effect (sun-bleached wood) to the functional design of open-air spectator stands.
Fans in the bleachers cheered loudly when the home team scored.
We bought cheap tickets and sat high up in the bleachers.
The old stadium’s bleachers were replaced with modern plastic seats.
Sunscreen is essential for those sitting in the uncovered bleachers.
A foul ball landed in the crowded bleachers during the game.