Bleachers

Pronunciation: /ˈbliː.tʃərz/

Definitions of bleachers

noun a tiered structure of benches or seats typically found in a sports stadium or theater

Example Sentences

A1 I sat on the bleachers to watch the game.

A2 The bleachers were full of excited fans cheering for their team.

B1 The bleachers creaked under the weight of the spectators.

B2 We had to climb up several rows of bleachers to find our seats.

C1 The bleachers offered a great view of the entire stadium.

C2 The wooden bleachers had been freshly painted for the season.

Examples of bleachers in a Sentence

formal The spectators sat on the bleachers to watch the game.

informal Let's grab a seat on the bleachers for a better view.

slang I love chilling on the bleachers during halftime.

figurative She felt like she was on the bleachers, watching her life pass by.

Grammatical Forms of bleachers

• plural: bleachers
• comparative: more bleacher
• superlative: most bleacher
• present tense: bleach
• singular: bleacher
• infinitive: bleach
• gerund: bleaching

Origin and Evolution of bleachers

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bleachers' originated from the Old English word 'blecchen', which meant 'bleaching ground' or 'place where cloth is laid out to dry'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bleachers' shifted from a place where cloth is laid out to dry to refer to tiered seating in a stadium or auditorium where spectators sit to watch events or performances.