Pronunciation: /bɛntʃ/
noun a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
A1 I sat on a bench in the park and read a book.
A2 She placed her bag on the bench before going for a walk.
B1 The bench in the garden was painted a bright red color.
B2 The wooden bench in the courtyard was starting to show signs of wear.
C1 The marble bench in the museum was a work of art in itself.
C2 The intricately carved bench in the cathedral was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
verb not applicable
A1 I like to bench press at the gym.
A2 She bench pressed her own body weight.
B1 He decided to bench the project until next month.
B2 The manager chose to bench the new software update due to technical issues.
C1 The company had to bench their expansion plans due to financial constraints.
C2 After careful consideration, the committee agreed to bench the proposal and revisit it at a later date.
adjective not applicable
A1 The bench seat in the park is green.
A2 She sat on the bench swing and enjoyed the view.
B1 The bench press is a popular exercise at the gym.
B2 The bench trial will determine the outcome of the case.
C1 The bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
C2 The bench mark for success in this company is high.
adverb not applicable
A1 She sat on the bench in the park.
A2 He placed his bag on the bench before sitting down.
B1 The coach instructed the players to bench the injured player for the next game.
B2 The company decided to bench the project due to budget constraints.
C1 The judge decided to bench the case until further evidence could be presented.
C2 The CEO made the difficult decision to bench several key executives in order to restructure the company.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I sat on the bench and watched the birds.
A2 She left her bag on the bench and went to get a drink.
B1 The bench was old and creaked when I sat on it.
B2 The bench in the park was painted a bright red color.
C1 The bench provided a perfect view of the sunset over the ocean.
C2 The bench, weathered by time, held many stories of those who had sat upon it.
preposition not applicable
A1 I sat on the bench next to my friend.
A2 The book was placed on the bench in the park.
B1 Please put your bag on the bench while we eat lunch.
B2 The coach asked the players to wait on the bench for their turn.
C1 She found a quiet spot on the bench to read her book.
C2 The artist showcased his latest sculpture on the bench at the art exhibition.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I sat on the bench and watched the sunset.
A2 She packed a lunch and sat on the bench to eat it.
B1 He decided to take a break on the bench and enjoy the view.
B2 The park bench was a perfect spot to read a book and relax.
C1 The bench provided a place for reflection and solitude in the busy city.
C2 The old wooden bench creaked as he sat down, reminding him of childhood memories.
interjection not applicable
A1 Bench! I need to sit down.
A2 Hey, bench! Can I use you to do some exercises?
B1 Excuse me, bench, may I join you for a rest?
B2 Bench, you're looking a little worn out. Time for a new coat of paint.
C1 Bench, your craftsmanship is truly remarkable.
C2 I can't believe I found this beautiful bench in such a secluded spot. What a treasure!
article not applicable
A1 I sat on the bench in the park.
A2 She placed her bag on the bench while she went to get a drink.
B1 The wooden bench in the garden was starting to show signs of wear.
B2 The bench in the waiting room was surprisingly comfortable.
C1 The artist meticulously carved intricate designs into the bench.
C2 The marble bench in the museum was a work of art in itself.
formal The judge sat on the bench as the trial began.
informal Let's go sit on the bench in the park and enjoy the sunshine.
slang I'm just going to bench this project for now and work on something else.
figurative She knew she had to take a back seat and let others take the bench in this situation.
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