noun / verb
bench
BENCH/bentʃ/
A long seat accommodating several people.
The long wooden bench has room for several people to sit together.
Etymology
Old English benc already meant a long seat, especially one without a back. Its kinship with bank may reflect an original image of a man-made earthwork used for sitting.
In context
the bench was exactly where it had always been stone curved back worn smooth on the seat
More examples
- The coach benches the exhausted player for the final quarter.
- Her appointment brings another experienced lawyer to the bench.
- The team has several strong substitutes on its bench.
Forms
bench · benches · benched · benching