bench warmer

noun

Meaning

A team member who rarely plays in games and spends most of the time sitting on the sidelines.

Examples

The coach told the bench warmer to stay ready in case of an injury.
After three years as a bench warmer, she finally earned a spot in the starting lineup.

Synonyms: substitute, reserve, second-stringer, non-starter

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bench warmer

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɛntʃ ˌwɔːrmər

Definition

A team member who rarely plays in games and spends most of the time sitting on the sidelines.

Examples

The coach told the bench warmer to stay ready in case of an injury.
After three years as a bench warmer, she finally earned a spot in the starting lineup.

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