Meaning of the word bleacher in English

What does bleacher mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bleacher

US /ˈbliː.tʃər/
UK /ˈbliː.tʃər/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that bleaches something

Example:
The sun acts as a natural bleacher for clothes left out to dry.
She used a strong chemical bleacher to lighten her hair.
2.

a cheap, uncovered bench or set of benches for spectators at sporting events

Example:
We sat on the wooden bleachers to watch the baseball game.
The school gym has retractable bleachers for various events.