bleacher

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who, or that which, bleaches.
  • (US) A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.
  • (US) The tiered seating provided for the audience at a television filming.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English blechere suf from English bleach.

Origin

English

bleach

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