1. a long seat for two or more people, typically made of wood or stone
2. a judge's seat in a court of law; the office or dignity of a judge
Usage: legal
3. a strong worktable used by a carpenter or other craftsman

1. to remove a player from a game and have them sit on the bench
Usage: sports

Examples

• We sat on a park bench and watched the sunset.
• The judge took his place on the bench.
• The carpenter used his bench to build the cabinet.
• The coach decided to bench the star player for missing practice.
• Several talented players are waiting on the bench.
• She appeared before the bench to answer the charges.
• The wooden bench in the garden needs repairing.
• He was benched for the entire second half of the game.