1. bench - Noun
2. bench - Verb
3. Bench - Proper noun
A long seat, differing from a stool in its greater length.
A long table at which mechanics and other work; as, a carpenter's bench.
The seat where judges sit in court.
The persons who sit as judges; the court; as, the opinion of the full bench. See King's Bench.
A collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public; -- so named because the animals are usually placed on benches or raised platforms.
A conformation like a bench; a long stretch of flat ground, or a kind of natural terrace, near a lake or river.
To furnish with benches.
To place on a bench or seat of honor.
To sit on a seat of justice.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWhen you come in to court as a plaintiff or as a defendant, it is terribly important that you look up at the bench and feel that that person represents you and will understand you, that that person is reflective of our community and of our society. Michael Bloomberg
Truly, the bench is a boon to idlers. Whoever first came up with the idea is a genius: free public resting places where you can take time out from the bustle and brouhaha of the city, and simply sit and watch and reflect. Tom Hodgkinson
Europe is scooters. Europe is five young people on one bench sharing a chocolate bar. Their idea of entertainment and fun is so much different than ours, which is exactly why a movie about them would be funny. Mike Myers
What a sad bench it is that has never been sat upon by a grey beard. Corsican Proverb
A good backside will easily find a bench to sit on. Latvian Proverb
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet. French Proverb