Park Bench

Definition

A public seating fixture, typically made of wood or metal slats, designed for outdoor rest in parks and public spaces. In informal usage, it can refer to a reserve player in sports who spends most of the game sitting on the sidelines.

Example Usage

The rookie spent most of the season on the park bench, waiting for his chance to play.

Fun Fact

The term 'benching' a player derives from the literal park bench where substitutes sit during games.

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