bench
Pronunciation: [bɛnʧ]
Word
Context: "furniture"
(noun) a long seat for several people to sit on. You can find benches in parks, schools, or anywhere people want to rest together.
Example
The kids like to play on the bench in the park.
Example
There isn't a bench available for everyone to sit on.
Example
Where is the nearest bench for us to sit down?
Context: "sports"
(noun) a place where players sit when they are not playing in a game. The bench is like a waiting area for the players in sports like basketball or soccer.
Example
The coach called for the player sitting on the bench to join the game.
Example
All the players on the bench wish they could be in the game right now.
Example
Who is the best player on the bench this season?
Context: "decision making"
(verb) to remove someone from a position or not let them participate for a while. This happens when a coach decides that a player needs a break or can't play in a game.
Example
The coach decided to bench the player to help him recover from an injury.
Example
It was disappointing to bench the best player for the match.
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Why did the coach choose to bench that player?
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