Pronunciation

/benʧ/

Definitions

Noun

• Bench: 1. A long seat with backrests, typically made of wood or metal, placed against a wall or freestanding, often found in public places like parks or schools for sitting. Example: “The children were playing on the park bench.”
• 2. A group of people appointed or elected to hold a position of authority, such as a judiciary or legislative body. Example: “The Supreme Court bench consists of nine justices.”
• 3. A place in a team where a substitute player waits during a game. Example: “He warmed up on the bench before entering the field.”

Verb

• To bench (someone): 1. To replace a player from the game and have them sit on the bench as a substitute. Example: “The coach benched the star player due to injury.”
• 2. (informal) To suspend or discipline someone from their job or responsibilities. Example: “If they don’t improve, they might get benched from the project.”

Adjective

• Benchwarmer: A player who rarely plays, usually because they are a substitute or not part of the starting lineup. Example: “He’s been a benchwarmer for most of the season.”

Phrases

• “Take a seat on the bench” means to sit down on a bench.
• “Be benched” implies being temporarily out of action or not participating.
• “The bench trial” refers to a trial without a jury, where a judge decides the verdict.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She sat on the wooden bench by the river, enjoying the view.”
• Verb: “The coach decided to bench the underperforming forward for the next match.”
• Adjective: “The rookie was grateful just to be a benchwarmer, getting valuable experience.”

Synonyms

• Yard: Informal term for a bench, especially in a park or school setting.
• Lineup: In sports, refers to the starting players.
• substitutes: In sports, the players who wait to replace others.
• Stand-off: A place for substitutes to stand during a game.