Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on the bench

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.39 in modern English

Syllables
on the bench
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, bench.

prep_phrase

Presiding over a court.

prep_phrase

Not playing in an ongoing game, either waiting to replace an active player or removed from competition by injury, penalty, etc.

prep_phrase

Waiting to command his first vessel and assume the position of post-captain, ensuring further promotion will remain a matter of seniority rather than merit or ability.

British usage

Usage

Phrases

bench-warmer deep bench substitutes' bench

Frequently Paired Words

bench benched bench-warmer deep bench substitutes' bench

Questions

What does on the bench mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, bench.

How to pronounce on the bench

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