bleacher Meaning & Definition
What Does Bleacher Mean?
Bleacher is used as a noun meaning One who, or that which, bleaches. It is also used to mean A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.
Bleacher at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbliː.t͡ʃəː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | stand and terrace |
| Plural | bleachers |
Bleacher Definition (Noun)
- One who, or that which, bleaches.
- A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.
There could be a rough crowd out in the bleachers.
- The tiered seating provided for the audience at a television filming.
Noun
- (usually in the plural) A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.
There could be a rough crowd out in the bleachers.
- (usually in the plural, by extension) The tiered seating provided for the audience at a television filming.
Synonyms of Bleacher
Bleacher synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bleacher
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bleacher in a Sentence
There could be a rough crowd out in the bleachers.
Word Forms & Grammar
bleacher (plural bleachers)
Words That Rhyme With Bleacher
Origin of Bleacher
From Middle English blechere, equivalent to bleach + -er. Compare Dutch bleker, Swedish blekare. The seating was so named because the boards were bleached by the sun.[1]
How to Pronounce Bleacher
Bleacher is pronounced //ˈbliː.t͡ʃəː// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Bleacher
What part of speech is bleacher?
Bleacher is a noun.
What is another word for bleacher?
You can replace bleacher with words such as stand and terrace. See the full list of bleacher synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bleacher?
The plural of bleacher is bleachers.