C1noun 1K

Bench

🇬🇧 UK /["/bentʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bentʃ/"]/

Meaning of Bench

a long seat for two or more people, usually made of wood

In simple words: A long seat for several people.

Bench in a sentence

• a park bench
• His lawyer turned to address the bench.
• She has recently been appointed to the bench.
• There was cheering from the Opposition benches.
• the substitutes’ bench
• He started the game on the bench but finished as the team’s top scorer.
• He's sick of spending every game on the bench.
• a carpenter’s bench

How to use Bench

Use 'bench' when referring to a sitting area in parks or sports fields. It is not appropriate for formal settings, where 'seating' might be used instead.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'bench' press in the gym where you lie down to lift weights.

Related words

Collocations with Bench

• empty
• long
• narrow
• sit (down) on
• seat
• on a/​the bench
• government
• Opposition
• Conservative
• be on
• sit on
• from the… benchs
• on the… benchs
• empty
• long
• narrow
• sit (down) on
• seat
• on a/​the bench
• work
• carpenter’s
• lab
• at a/​the bench

Synonyms for Bench

• seat
• stool
• sitting area
• long chair

Opposites of Bench

• collapse
• fail

Common mistakes with Bench

• Confusing 'bench' with 'branch' when speaking.
• Using 'benches' incorrectly in singular form.
• Forgetting to use prepositions like 'on' (e.g., 'sit on the bench').

Frequently asked questions about Bench

What does Bench mean?

A long seat for several people.

What is the definition of Bench?

a long seat for two or more people, usually made of wood

How do you use Bench in a sentence?

a park bench

Can you give another example of Bench?

His lawyer turned to address the bench.

What are synonyms for Bench?

Common alternatives include seat, stool, sitting area, long chair.

What is the opposite of Bench?

Opposite meanings include collapse, fail.

What words go with Bench?

It commonly pairs with empty, long, narrow, sit (down) on, seat, on a/​the bench, government, Opposition, Conservative, be on, sit on, from the… benchs, on the… benchs, empty, long, narrow, sit (down) on, seat, on a/​the bench, work, carpenter’s, lab, at a/​the bench.

What are common mistakes when using Bench?

Confusing 'bench' with 'branch' when speaking. Using 'benches' incorrectly in singular form. Forgetting to use prepositions like 'on' (e.g., 'sit on the bench').

How do you pronounce Bench?

US: /["/bentʃ/"]/, UK: /["/bentʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bench?

Use 'bench' when referring to a sitting area in parks or sports fields. It is not appropriate for formal settings, where 'seating' might be used instead.

What CEFR level is Bench?

"Bench" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.