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bench

Pronunciation: [bɛnʧ]

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Learn how to use bench in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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There isn't a bench available for everyone to sit on.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce bench

Pronunciation: [bɛnʧ]

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