the bench
noun
1
law
: the place where a judge sits in a court of law
The lawyer asked if he could approach the bench.
2
: a long seat where the members of a sports team wait during a game for a chance to play
He spent most of his season on the bench.
He plays better coming off the bench.
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When evaluating the Cubs’ upcoming schedule, Counsell felt this was a good day to give Crow-Armstrong a day on the bench.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts on the bench in the second quarter against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Adelman, 85, was appointed to the bench by Democratic President Bill Clinton.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bonner had 19 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench as Phoenix improved to 26-14 on the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts on the bench in the second quarter against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Adelman, 85, was appointed to the bench by Democratic President Bill Clinton.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bonner had 19 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench as Phoenix improved to 26-14 on the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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