bleachers
word · lemma: bleacher
Definition
Long rows of seats, usually without a roof, found at sports fields or stadiums where people sit to watch games and events.
Usage & Nuances
"Bleachers" is mainly used in American English and typically refers to uncovered seating in outdoor or school sports venues. Not used much in the UK (where 'stands' or 'terraces' are more common). Usually plural; singular ('bleacher') is rare.
Spanish: gradasPortuguese (BR): arquibancadasPortuguese (PT): bancadasChinese (Simplified): 露天看台Chinese (Traditional): 露天看台Hindi: खुली सीढ़ीनुमा दर्शक दीर्घाArabic: مدرجات (مكشوفة)Bengali: দর্শকসারিRussian: трибуныJapanese: 観客席Vietnamese: khán đài không mái cheKorean: 관중석Turkish: açık tribünUrdu: بغیر چھت کے اسٹینڈزIndonesian: tribun terbuka
Example Sentences
The bleachers are full of students during the game.
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Please meet me by the bleachers after school.
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People were standing on the bleachers cheering for their team.
natural
The sun was hot, so the bleachers felt even warmer.
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Let’s grab a seat on the bleachers and watch the game together.
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We sat on the bleachers to watch the football game.
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