nosebleed seat

English

Etymology

From the tendency of high altitude to cause or aggravate nosebleeds.

Noun

nosebleed seat (plural nosebleed seats)

1. (idiomatic) A seat high in the back of bleachers, stands, or the balcony at a theater, usually cheaper and with a poorer view than other seats.

   You might want to bring binoculars if you will be in the nosebleed seats, so that you can see the action on the stage better.

See also

• (cheap seating): groundling, nosebleed section, peanut gallery