bench

US /bɛntʃ/

UK /bentʃ/

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noun

  • Part of the room in court where the judge sits
  • Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
  • Seating area for teams at a sports events

verb

  • To prevent a player from playing in a game

Examples

Some MPs on the government back benches are starting to question the government's handling of the war.

(sport) They have several top players on the subs' bench.