noun
- a player who rarely gets to play in games and spends most of the time sitting on the bench
Usage: sports; informal
Examples
- He was frustrated being a benchwarmer for most of his senior year.
- The coach finally gave the benchwarmer a chance to play in the fourth quarter.
- She went from benchwarmer to team captain in just two seasons.
- As a benchwarmer, he learned by watching the starters practice their techniques.
- The benchwarmer cheered loudly for his teammates from the sidelines.
- Many benchwarmers work extra hard in practice hoping for more playing time.