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Definition bench in American English

bench noun

noun
/bentʃ/
1

a hard seat for two or more people, usually outside in a public place

Example

a park bench

Synonyms and related words
beach chair bench brolly
2

the position of being a judge in a court of law

Example

She has recently been appointed to the bench (=as a judge).

Synonyms and related words
advocate AG ambulance chaser
2.1

the place where the judge sits in a court of law

Example

The judge told the defense lawyer to approach the bench.

Synonyms and related words
bench bullpen chambers
3

a long table used by someone working with tools

Synonyms and related words
bench breakfast bar card table
4

a place where people in a sports team sit when they are not playing

Synonyms and related words
alley AstroTurf backstop
5

the seats in the British parliament, and in some other parliaments, where the members sit

Example

shouts from the Opposition benches

Synonyms and related words
agent backbench benches
6

a long low table in a gym that you lie on in order to do exercises

Synonyms and related words
balance beam barbell beam
Definition bench in American English