benches

Meanings

• noun

  A long seat for several people, usually having a back and arms or sides.

• noun

  A place to rest or take a seat, especially in a public place.

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Synonyms

sideline

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with benches
bunches , hunches , punches

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Variants

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bench , benched , benches , benching , front bench , front benches , front-bencher , front-benchers , King's Bench , King's Benches , optical bench , optical benches , Queen's Bench , Queen's Benches

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Etymology

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Originally, a long seat or form for two or more persons, especially in a church or court. Later extended to include any long seat or place for resting.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bench' comes from the Old French word 'banc', meaning 'seat' or 'long seat'.

2. Benches were originally used in medieval courts as a place for judges to sit during trials.

3. In ancient Rome, benches were used in theaters to provide seating for the general public.

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Related Concepts

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1. seat: A furniture piece designed to support and accommodate a person while they sit.

2. public seating: Seating facilities provided in public places for the use of the general public.

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Culture

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Benches have been used in various cultural contexts, including public seating in parks, schools, and other public places. In literature, benches have been used as symbols of rest, contemplation, and community.

How to Memorize "benches"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long seat with a back and arms, where several people can sit comfortably.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'benches' with the image of a group of people sitting together on a long seat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bring Every Nice Chair Easily' to help remember the definition of benches as a long seat for several people.

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