bench — a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Pronunciation (IPA): /bentʃ/
Example Sentences
- The old man on the bench was actually a millionaire in disguise
- Students often use the library bench as their favorite study spot
- The judge returned to the bench after a brief recess
bench
NOUN[/bentʃ/]
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
An old man feeds pigeons from a wooden bench in the autumn park.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word bench derives from Old English 'benc', which shares a common Germanic origin with related words in other Germanic languages. Originally denoting a simple seat or sitting place, the term gradually expanded in meaning to encompass workbenches and later acquired specialized usage in sports contexts.
Breakdown
benc (Old English: seat/bench) → bench. The word is a monomorphemic Germanic term without productive affixes in its primary form.
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📝Examples
“The old man on the bench was actually a millionaire in disguise”
“Students often use the library bench as their favorite study spot”
“The judge returned to the bench after a brief recess”
“My cat thinks the garden bench is her personal throne”
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