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: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators
—usually used in plural
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With parents in the bleachers and campers on the floor, Batum announced his MVPs.
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Michaels, sitting in a foxhole underneath the audience bleachers, witnesses what gets a laugh and what doesn’t.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
At the same time, outside bleachers are going up around the courts and sponsor activation areas, food and beverage spaces, hospitality and plenty of décor takes shape.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The money goes to the family of the 10-year-old boy who corralled the ball in the right-field bleachers at Dodger Stadium amid the delirious celebration after Freeman homered with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Dodgers one out away from defeat.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Michaels, sitting in a foxhole underneath the audience bleachers, witnesses what gets a laugh and what doesn’t.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
At the same time, outside bleachers are going up around the courts and sponsor activation areas, food and beverage spaces, hospitality and plenty of décor takes shape.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The money goes to the family of the 10-year-old boy who corralled the ball in the right-field bleachers at Dodger Stadium amid the delirious celebration after Freeman homered with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Dodgers one out away from defeat.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Bleacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bleacher. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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