Bench

/bɛntʃ/

The meaning and definition of Bench, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To remove a player from play.
    β€œThey benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.”
  2. To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
noun
  1. A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
    β€œThey sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons.”
  2. The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary.
    β€œThey are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms sideline

Origin

From Old English benc.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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