Bench

Definition of bench:

part of speech: noun

A long seat; a judge's seat; body of judges.

part of speech: noun

A long seat or form: a mechanic's work- table: a judge's seat: the body or assembly of judges.

part of speech: noun

A long seat; a strong table on which mechanics do their work; the seat where judges sit in court; the persons who sit as judges; the court.

Usage examples for bench:

• Nothin' less than a judge on the bench is good enough for them. "Plunkitt of Tammany Hall", George Washington Plunkitt.

• You've set on the bench sir? "The Prodigal Judge", Vaughan Kester.

• I got out of my carriage to walk about, and at last sat down on a bench "Roderick Hudson", Henry James.

• Rex sat down in a heap on the grass, in front of the bench where the girls were seated. "Sisters Three", Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey.