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- [bench-wawr-mer]
- /ˈbɛntʃˌwɔr mər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bench-wawr-mer]
- /ˈbɛntʃˌwɔr mər/
Definitions of benchwarmer word
- noun benchwarmer a player who is usually on the bench; reserve 3
- noun benchwarmer a substitute who rarely gets to play in a game. 1
- noun benchwarmer Alternative spelling of bench-warmer. 0
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Origin of benchwarmer
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; bench + warmer
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Parts of speech for Benchwarmer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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benchwarmer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
benchwarmer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for benchwarmer
noun benchwarmer
- second banana — a comic who supports the leading comedian, often as a straight man, especially in burlesque or vaudeville.
- second string — Sports. the squad of players available either individually or as a team to replace or relieve those who start a game.
- understudy — to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary.
- back seat — a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle
- backup — Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary.
Antonyms for benchwarmer
noun benchwarmer
- first string — composed of regular members, participants, etc. (distinguished from substitute): the first-string team.
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