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Vocabulary Entry
bench
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A long seat for multiple people, typically made of wood or metal.
Example Sentences
"We sat on the bench in the park to enjoy the sunshine."
"The old wooden bench creaked as she settled in."
"He placed his backpack on the bench while waiting for his friend."
V
verb
To put something on or store something on a bench, often used in a sports context to mean sitting out of play.
Example Sentences
"The coach decided to bench the star player for the second half."
"I need to bench this project until I have more resources."
"After the injury, he was benched for the rest of the season."